Finding the Third Proportional to 72,330 and 155,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,330 and 155,758 is: 335,414.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,330 : 155,758 = 155,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,330/155,758 = 155,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,330x = 155,758 × 155,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,330x = 24,260,554,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,260,554,564/72,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,414.83
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