Finding the Third Proportional to 77,404 and 115,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,404 and 115,806 is: 173,260.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,404 : 115,806 = 115,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,404/115,806 = 115,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,404x = 115,806 × 115,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,404x = 13,411,029,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,411,029,636/77,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173,260.16
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