Finding the Third Proportional to 78,157 and 121,097
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,157 and 121,097 is: 187,628.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,157 : 121,097 = 121,097 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,157/121,097 = 121,097/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,157x = 121,097 × 121,097 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,157x = 14,664,483,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,664,483,409/78,157 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,628.53
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