Finding the Third Proportional to 78,448.50 and 120,028.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,448.50 and 120,028.50 is: 183,647.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,448.50 : 120,028.50 = 120,028.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,448.50/120,028.50 = 120,028.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,448.50x = 120,028.50 × 120,028.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,448.50x = 14,406,840,812.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,406,840,812.25/78,448.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,647.12
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