Finding the Third Proportional to 77,991 and 120,711
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,991 and 120,711 is: 186,831.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,991 : 120,711 = 120,711 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,991/120,711 = 120,711/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,991x = 120,711 × 120,711 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,991x = 14,571,145,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,571,145,521/77,991 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,831.12
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