Finding the Third Proportional to 72,576 and 115,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,576 and 115,560 is: 184,001.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,576 : 115,560 = 115,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,576/115,560 = 115,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,576x = 115,560 × 115,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,576x = 13,354,113,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,354,113,600/72,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,001.79
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