Finding the Third Proportional to 72,354 and 157,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,354 and 157,772 is: 344,030.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,354 : 157,772 = 157,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,354/157,772 = 157,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,354x = 157,772 × 157,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,354x = 24,892,003,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,892,003,984/72,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,030.79
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