Finding the Third Proportional to 77,233 and 115,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,233 and 115,569 is: 172,933.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,233 : 115,569 = 115,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,233/115,569 = 115,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,233x = 115,569 × 115,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,233x = 13,356,193,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,356,193,761/77,233 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,933.77
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