Finding the Third Proportional to 72,342 and 150,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,342 and 150,228 is: 311,968.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,342 : 150,228 = 150,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,342/150,228 = 150,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,342x = 150,228 × 150,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,342x = 22,568,451,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,568,451,984/72,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311,968.87
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