Finding the Third Proportional to 72,326 and 148,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,326 and 148,177 is: 303,575.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,326 : 148,177 = 148,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,326/148,177 = 148,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,326x = 148,177 × 148,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,326x = 21,956,423,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,956,423,329/72,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,575.80
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