Finding the Third Proportional to 77,100.50 and 120,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,100.50 and 120,975 is: 189,816.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,100.50 : 120,975 = 120,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,100.50/120,975 = 120,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,100.50x = 120,975 × 120,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,100.50x = 14,634,950,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,634,950,625/77,100.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,816.55
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