Finding the Third Proportional to 72,366 and 157,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,366 and 157,476 is: 342,684.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,366 : 157,476 = 157,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,366/157,476 = 157,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,366x = 157,476 × 157,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,366x = 24,798,690,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,798,690,576/72,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,684.28
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