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Finding the Third Proportional to 72,407 and 115,311

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Solution

The third proportional to 72,407 and 115,311 is: 183,637.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,407 : 115,311 = 115,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,407/115,311 = 115,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,407x = 115,311 × 115,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,407x = 13,296,626,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,296,626,721/72,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,637.31

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