Finding the Third Proportional to 72,448 and 156,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,448 and 156,953 is: 340,026.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,448 : 156,953 = 156,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,448/156,953 = 156,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,448x = 156,953 × 156,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,448x = 24,634,244,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,634,244,209/72,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340,026.56
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