Finding the Third Proportional to 77,719.50 and 114,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,719.50 and 114,027 is: 167,295.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,719.50 : 114,027 = 114,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,719.50/114,027 = 114,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,719.50x = 114,027 × 114,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,719.50x = 13,002,156,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,002,156,729/77,719.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,295.94
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