Finding the Third Proportional to 78,541 and 105,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,541 and 105,351 is: 141,312.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,541 : 105,351 = 105,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,541/105,351 = 105,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,541x = 105,351 × 105,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,541x = 11,098,833,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,098,833,201/78,541 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,312.60
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