Finding the Third Proportional to 72,784 and 154,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,784 and 154,315 is: 327,175.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,784 : 154,315 = 154,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,784/154,315 = 154,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,784x = 154,315 × 154,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,784x = 23,813,119,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,813,119,225/72,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,175.19
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