Finding the Third Proportional to 78,330 and 126,094.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,330 and 126,094.50 is: 202,985.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,330 : 126,094.50 = 126,094.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,330/126,094.50 = 126,094.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,330x = 126,094.50 × 126,094.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,330x = 15,899,822,930.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,899,822,930.25/78,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,985.10
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