Finding the Third Proportional to 72,544 and 153,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,544 and 153,788 is: 326,019.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,544 : 153,788 = 153,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,544/153,788 = 153,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,544x = 153,788 × 153,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,544x = 23,650,748,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,650,748,944/72,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,019.37
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