Finding the Third Proportional to 72,363 and 155,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,363 and 155,742 is: 335,192.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,363 : 155,742 = 155,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,363/155,742 = 155,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,363x = 155,742 × 155,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,363x = 24,255,570,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,255,570,564/72,363 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,192.99
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