Finding the Third Proportional to 72,503 and 102,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,503 and 102,102 is: 143,784.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,503 : 102,102 = 102,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,503/102,102 = 102,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,503x = 102,102 × 102,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,503x = 10,424,818,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,424,818,404/72,503 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,784.65
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