Finding the Third Proportional to 72,749 and 159,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,749 and 159,025 is: 347,619.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,749 : 159,025 = 159,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,749/159,025 = 159,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,749x = 159,025 × 159,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,749x = 25,288,950,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,288,950,625/72,749 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 347,619.22
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