Finding the Third Proportional to 77,414 and 119,145
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,414 and 119,145 is: 183,371.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,414 : 119,145 = 119,145 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,414/119,145 = 119,145/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,414x = 119,145 × 119,145 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,414x = 14,195,531,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,195,531,025/77,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,371.63
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