Finding the Third Proportional to 78,416 and 169,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,416 and 169,791 is: 367,641.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,416 : 169,791 = 169,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,416/169,791 = 169,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,416x = 169,791 × 169,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,416x = 28,828,983,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,828,983,681/78,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,641.60
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