Finding the Third Proportional to 77,994 and 117,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,994 and 117,693 is: 177,598.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,994 : 117,693 = 117,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,994/117,693 = 117,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,994x = 117,693 × 117,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,994x = 13,851,642,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,851,642,249/77,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177,598.82
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