Finding the Third Proportional to 72,652 and 109,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,652 and 109,397 is: 164,726.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,652 : 109,397 = 109,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,652/109,397 = 109,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,652x = 109,397 × 109,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,652x = 11,967,703,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,967,703,609/72,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,726.42
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