Finding the Third Proportional to 72,469 and 156,971
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,469 and 156,971 is: 340,006.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,469 : 156,971 = 156,971 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,469/156,971 = 156,971/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,469x = 156,971 × 156,971 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,469x = 24,639,894,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,639,894,841/72,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340,006.00
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