Finding the Third Proportional to 77,824.50 and 117,049.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,824.50 and 117,049.50 is: 176,044.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,824.50 : 117,049.50 = 117,049.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,824.50/117,049.50 = 117,049.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,824.50x = 117,049.50 × 117,049.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,824.50x = 13,700,585,450.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,700,585,450.25/77,824.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,044.63
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