Finding the Third Proportional to 72,765 and 160,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,765 and 160,824 is: 355,450.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,765 : 160,824 = 160,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,765/160,824 = 160,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,765x = 160,824 × 160,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,765x = 25,864,358,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,864,358,976/72,765 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355,450.55
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