Finding the Third Proportional to 72,436 and 115,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,436 and 115,254 is: 183,382.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,436 : 115,254 = 115,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,436/115,254 = 115,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,436x = 115,254 × 115,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,436x = 13,283,484,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,283,484,516/72,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,382.36
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