Finding the Third Proportional to 78,012 and 159,721.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,012 and 159,721.13 is: 327,011.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,012 : 159,721.13 = 159,721.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,012/159,721.13 = 159,721.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,012x = 159,721.13 × 159,721.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,012x = 25,510,837,771.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,510,837,771.27/78,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,011.71
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