Finding the Third Proportional to 72,780 and 115,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,780 and 115,730 is: 184,026.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,780 : 115,730 = 115,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,780/115,730 = 115,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,780x = 115,730 × 115,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,780x = 13,393,432,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,393,432,900/72,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,026.28
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