Finding the Third Proportional to 72,976 and 157,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,976 and 157,352 is: 339,284.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,976 : 157,352 = 157,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,976/157,352 = 157,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,976x = 157,352 × 157,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,976x = 24,759,651,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,759,651,904/72,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,284.86
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