Finding the Third Proportional to 77,544 and 116,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,544 and 116,313 is: 174,465.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,544 : 116,313 = 116,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,544/116,313 = 116,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,544x = 116,313 × 116,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,544x = 13,528,713,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,528,713,969/77,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,465.00
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