Finding the Third Proportional to 77,184 and 122,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,184 and 122,688 is: 195,018.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,184 : 122,688 = 122,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,184/122,688 = 122,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,184x = 122,688 × 122,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,184x = 15,052,345,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,052,345,344/77,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,018.99
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