Finding the Third Proportional to 77,016 and 115,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,016 and 115,210 is: 172,345.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,016 : 115,210 = 115,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,016/115,210 = 115,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,016x = 115,210 × 115,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,016x = 13,273,344,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,273,344,100/77,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,345.28
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