Finding the Third Proportional to 72,960 and 150,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,960 and 150,975 is: 312,410.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,960 : 150,975 = 150,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,960/150,975 = 150,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,960x = 150,975 × 150,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,960x = 22,793,450,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,793,450,625/72,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,410.23
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