Finding the Third Proportional to 72,709,672 and 159,101,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,709,672 and 159,101,217 is: 348,140,715.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,709,672 : 159,101,217 = 159,101,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,709,672/159,101,217 = 159,101,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,709,672x = 159,101,217 × 159,101,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,709,672x = 25,313,197,250,881,088 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,313,197,250,881,088/72,709,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,140,715.73
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