Finding the Third Proportional to 72,319 and 157,077
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,319 and 157,077 is: 341,171.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,319 : 157,077 = 157,077 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,319/157,077 = 157,077/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,319x = 157,077 × 157,077 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,319x = 24,673,183,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,673,183,929/72,319 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,171.53
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