Finding the Third Proportional to 78,265 and 169,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,265 and 169,037 is: 365,086.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,265 : 169,037 = 169,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,265/169,037 = 169,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,265x = 169,037 × 169,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,265x = 28,573,507,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,573,507,369/78,265 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,086.66
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