Finding the Third Proportional to 77,727 and 120,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,727 and 120,027 is: 185,347.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,727 : 120,027 = 120,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,727/120,027 = 120,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,727x = 120,027 × 120,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,727x = 14,406,480,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,406,480,729/77,727 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,347.19
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