Finding the Third Proportional to 72,671 and 162,349
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,671 and 162,349 is: 362,692.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,671 : 162,349 = 162,349 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,671/162,349 = 162,349/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,671x = 162,349 × 162,349 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,671x = 26,357,197,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,357,197,801/72,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362,692.10
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