Finding the Third Proportional to 72,344 and 115,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,344 and 115,080 is: 183,061.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,344 : 115,080 = 115,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,344/115,080 = 115,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,344x = 115,080 × 115,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,344x = 13,243,406,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,243,406,400/72,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,061.57
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