Finding the Third Proportional to 72,324 and 156,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,324 and 156,672 is: 339,391.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,324 : 156,672 = 156,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,324/156,672 = 156,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,324x = 156,672 × 156,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,324x = 24,546,115,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,546,115,584/72,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,391.01
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