Finding the Third Proportional to 77,747 and 123,771
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,747 and 123,771 is: 197,039.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,747 : 123,771 = 123,771 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,747/123,771 = 123,771/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,747x = 123,771 × 123,771 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,747x = 15,319,260,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,319,260,441/77,747 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,039.89
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