Finding the Third Proportional to 77,922 and 110,259
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,922 and 110,259 is: 156,015.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,922 : 110,259 = 110,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,922/110,259 = 110,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,922x = 110,259 × 110,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,922x = 12,157,047,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,157,047,081/77,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 156,015.59
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