Finding the Third Proportional to 72,966 and 157,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,966 and 157,092 is: 338,210.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,966 : 157,092 = 157,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,966/157,092 = 157,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,966x = 157,092 × 157,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,966x = 24,677,896,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,677,896,464/72,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,210.90
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