Finding the Third Proportional to 77,528 and 122,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,528 and 122,964 is: 195,028.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,528 : 122,964 = 122,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,528/122,964 = 122,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,528x = 122,964 × 122,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,528x = 15,120,145,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,120,145,296/77,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,028.19
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