Finding the Third Proportional to 72,480 and 102,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,480 and 102,646 is: 145,367.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,480 : 102,646 = 102,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,480/102,646 = 102,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,480x = 102,646 × 102,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,480x = 10,536,201,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,536,201,316/72,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,367.02
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