Finding the Third Proportional to 72,410 and 159,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,410 and 159,554 is: 351,574.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,410 : 159,554 = 159,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,410/159,554 = 159,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,410x = 159,554 × 159,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,410x = 25,457,478,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,457,478,916/72,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,574.08
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