Finding the Third Proportional to 77,292 and 110,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,292 and 110,232 is: 157,210.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,292 : 110,232 = 110,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,292/110,232 = 110,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,292x = 110,232 × 110,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,292x = 12,151,093,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,151,093,824/77,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,210.24
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