Finding the Third Proportional to 78,346 and 114,237
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,346 and 114,237 is: 166,569.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,346 : 114,237 = 114,237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,346/114,237 = 114,237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,346x = 114,237 × 114,237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,346x = 13,050,092,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,050,092,169/78,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,569.99
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