Finding the Third Proportional to 78,201 and 170,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,201 and 170,743 is: 372,797.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,201 : 170,743 = 170,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,201/170,743 = 170,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,201x = 170,743 × 170,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,201x = 29,153,172,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,153,172,049/78,201 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,797.94
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