Finding the Third Proportional to 72,438 and 115,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,438 and 115,263 is: 183,405.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,438 : 115,263 = 115,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,438/115,263 = 115,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,438x = 115,263 × 115,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,438x = 13,285,559,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,285,559,169/72,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,405.94
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