Finding the Third Proportional to 78,522 and 121,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,522 and 121,315 is: 187,429.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,522 : 121,315 = 121,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,522/121,315 = 121,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,522x = 121,315 × 121,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,522x = 14,717,329,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,717,329,225/78,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,429.37
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