Finding the Third Proportional to 72,596 and 156,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,596 and 156,313 is: 336,571.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,596 : 156,313 = 156,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,596/156,313 = 156,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,596x = 156,313 × 156,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,596x = 24,433,753,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,433,753,969/72,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,571.63
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