Finding the Third Proportional to 77,312 and 110,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,312 and 110,262 is: 157,255.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,312 : 110,262 = 110,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,312/110,262 = 110,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,312x = 110,262 × 110,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,312x = 12,157,708,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,157,708,644/77,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,255.13
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