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Finding the Third Proportional to 72,444 and 115,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 72,444 and 115,266 is: 183,400.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,444 : 115,266 = 115,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,444/115,266 = 115,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,444x = 115,266 × 115,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,444x = 13,286,250,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,286,250,756/72,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,400.29

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