Finding the Third Proportional to 72,552 and 106,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,552 and 106,344 is: 155,875.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,552 : 106,344 = 106,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,552/106,344 = 106,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,552x = 106,344 × 106,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,552x = 11,309,046,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,309,046,336/72,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,875.05
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