Finding the Third Proportional to 72,322 and 148,169
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,322 and 148,169 is: 303,559.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,322 : 148,169 = 148,169 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,322/148,169 = 148,169/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,322x = 148,169 × 148,169 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,322x = 21,954,052,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,954,052,561/72,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,559.81
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