Finding the Third Proportional to 77,877.50 and 122,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,877.50 and 122,006 is: 191,139.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,877.50 : 122,006 = 122,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,877.50/122,006 = 122,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,877.50x = 122,006 × 122,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,877.50x = 14,885,464,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,885,464,036/77,877.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,139.47
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