Finding the Third Proportional to 77,535.25 and 122,975.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,535.25 and 122,975.88 is: 195,047.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,535.25 : 122,975.88 = 122,975.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,535.25/122,975.88 = 122,975.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,535.25x = 122,975.88 × 122,975.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,535.25x = 15,123,065,832.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,123,065,832.02/77,535.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,047.62
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