Finding the Third Proportional to 77,450 and 114,735.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,450 and 114,735.75 is: 169,971.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,450 : 114,735.75 = 114,735.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,450/114,735.75 = 114,735.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,450x = 114,735.75 × 114,735.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,450x = 13,164,292,328.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,164,292,328.06/77,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,971.50
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