Finding the Third Proportional to 72,670 and 156,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,670 and 156,473 is: 336,917.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,670 : 156,473 = 156,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,670/156,473 = 156,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,670x = 156,473 × 156,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,670x = 24,483,799,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,483,799,729/72,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,917.57
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