Finding the Third Proportional to 77,304 and 110,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,304 and 110,250 is: 157,237.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,304 : 110,250 = 110,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,304/110,250 = 110,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,304x = 110,250 × 110,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,304x = 12,155,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,155,062,500/77,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,237.17
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