Finding the Third Proportional to 72,859 and 110,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,859 and 110,800 is: 168,498.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,859 : 110,800 = 110,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,859/110,800 = 110,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,859x = 110,800 × 110,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,859x = 12,276,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,276,640,000/72,859 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,498.61
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