Finding the Third Proportional to 78,520.50 and 172,593
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,520.50 and 172,593 is: 379,370.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,520.50 : 172,593 = 172,593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,520.50/172,593 = 172,593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,520.50x = 172,593 × 172,593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,520.50x = 29,788,343,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,788,343,649/78,520.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379,370.27
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