Finding the Third Proportional to 72,464 and 149,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,464 and 149,584 is: 308,779.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,464 : 149,584 = 149,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,464/149,584 = 149,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,464x = 149,584 × 149,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,464x = 22,375,373,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,375,373,056/72,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,779.16
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