Finding the Third Proportional to 72,616 and 156,357
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,616 and 156,357 is: 336,668.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,616 : 156,357 = 156,357 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,616/156,357 = 156,357/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,616x = 156,357 × 156,357 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,616x = 24,447,511,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,447,511,449/72,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,668.39
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