Finding the Third Proportional to 72,589 and 156,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,589 and 156,303 is: 336,561.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,589 : 156,303 = 156,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,589/156,303 = 156,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,589x = 156,303 × 156,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,589x = 24,430,627,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,430,627,809/72,589 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,561.02
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