Finding the Third Proportional to 72,486 and 153,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,486 and 153,684 is: 325,839.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,486 : 153,684 = 153,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,486/153,684 = 153,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,486x = 153,684 × 153,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,486x = 23,618,771,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,618,771,856/72,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,839.08
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