Finding the Third Proportional to 72,791 and 154,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,791 and 154,331 is: 327,211.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,791 : 154,331 = 154,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,791/154,331 = 154,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,791x = 154,331 × 154,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,791x = 23,818,057,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,818,057,561/72,791 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,211.57
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