Finding the Third Proportional to 72,874 and 156,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,874 and 156,925 is: 337,918.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,874 : 156,925 = 156,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,874/156,925 = 156,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,874x = 156,925 × 156,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,874x = 24,625,455,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,625,455,625/72,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,918.26
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