Finding the Third Proportional to 72,454 and 149,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,454 and 149,564 is: 308,739.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,454 : 149,564 = 149,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,454/149,564 = 149,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,454x = 149,564 × 149,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,454x = 22,369,390,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,369,390,096/72,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,739.20
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