Finding the Third Proportional to 72,664 and 156,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,664 and 156,793 is: 338,324.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,664 : 156,793 = 156,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,664/156,793 = 156,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,664x = 156,793 × 156,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,664x = 24,584,044,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,584,044,849/72,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,324.96
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