Finding the Third Proportional to 78,476.50 and 169,989
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,476.50 and 169,989 is: 368,215.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,476.50 : 169,989 = 169,989 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,476.50/169,989 = 169,989/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,476.50x = 169,989 × 169,989 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,476.50x = 28,896,260,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,896,260,121/78,476.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,215.45
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