Finding the Third Proportional to 72,428 and 156,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,428 and 156,913 is: 339,947.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,428 : 156,913 = 156,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,428/156,913 = 156,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,428x = 156,913 × 156,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,428x = 24,621,689,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,621,689,569/72,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,947.11
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