Finding the Third Proportional to 78,222 and 106,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,222 and 106,275 is: 144,388.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,222 : 106,275 = 106,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,222/106,275 = 106,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,222x = 106,275 × 106,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,222x = 11,294,375,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,294,375,625/78,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,388.73
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