Finding the Third Proportional to 77,526 and 122,961
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,526 and 122,961 is: 195,023.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,526 : 122,961 = 122,961 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,526/122,961 = 122,961/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,526x = 122,961 × 122,961 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,526x = 15,119,407,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,119,407,521/77,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,023.70
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