Finding the Third Proportional to 72,484 and 149,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,484 and 149,941 is: 310,169.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,484 : 149,941 = 149,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,484/149,941 = 149,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,484x = 149,941 × 149,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,484x = 22,482,303,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,482,303,481/72,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,169.19
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