Finding the Third Proportional to 36,314 and 78,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,314 and 78,190 is: 168,355.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,314 : 78,190 = 78,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,314/78,190 = 78,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,314x = 78,190 × 78,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,314x = 6,113,676,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,113,676,100/36,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,355.90
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