Finding the Third Proportional to 78,192 and 161,739
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,192 and 161,739 is: 334,554.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,192 : 161,739 = 161,739 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,192/161,739 = 161,739/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,192x = 161,739 × 161,739 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,192x = 26,159,504,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,159,504,121/78,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,554.74
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