Finding the Third Proportional to 72,452 and 110,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,452 and 110,830 is: 169,536.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,452 : 110,830 = 110,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,452/110,830 = 110,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,452x = 110,830 × 110,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,452x = 12,283,288,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,283,288,900/72,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,536.92
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