Finding the Third Proportional to 72,939 and 104,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,939 and 104,301 is: 149,147.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,939 : 104,301 = 104,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,939/104,301 = 104,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,939x = 104,301 × 104,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,939x = 10,878,698,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,878,698,601/72,939 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,147.90
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