Finding the Third Proportional to 72,696 and 155,901
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,696 and 155,901 is: 334,339.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,696 : 155,901 = 155,901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,696/155,901 = 155,901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,696x = 155,901 × 155,901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,696x = 24,305,121,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,305,121,801/72,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,339.19
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