Finding the Third Proportional to 78,016 and 170,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,016 and 170,848 is: 374,141.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,016 : 170,848 = 170,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,016/170,848 = 170,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,016x = 170,848 × 170,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,016x = 29,189,039,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,189,039,104/78,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,141.70
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