Finding the Third Proportional to 72,968 and 119,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,968 and 119,136 is: 194,515.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,968 : 119,136 = 119,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,968/119,136 = 119,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,968x = 119,136 × 119,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,968x = 14,193,386,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,193,386,496/72,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,515.22
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