Finding the Third Proportional to 71,932 and 112,839
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,932 and 112,839 is: 177,009.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,932 : 112,839 = 112,839 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,932/112,839 = 112,839/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,932x = 112,839 × 112,839 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,932x = 12,732,639,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,732,639,921/71,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177,009.40
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