Finding the Third Proportional to 72,442 and 106,495
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,442 and 106,495 is: 156,555.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,442 : 106,495 = 106,495 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,442/106,495 = 106,495/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,442x = 106,495 × 106,495 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,442x = 11,341,185,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,341,185,025/72,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 156,555.38
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