Finding the Third Proportional to 72,945 and 161,199
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,945 and 161,199 is: 356,228.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,945 : 161,199 = 161,199 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,945/161,199 = 161,199/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,945x = 161,199 × 161,199 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,945x = 25,985,117,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,985,117,601/72,945 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,228.91
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