Finding the Third Proportional to 78,282 and 121,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,282 and 121,263 is: 187,842.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,282 : 121,263 = 121,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,282/121,263 = 121,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,282x = 121,263 × 121,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,282x = 14,704,715,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,704,715,169/78,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,842.87
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