Finding the Third Proportional to 78,560 and 121,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,560 and 121,836 is: 188,951.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,560 : 121,836 = 121,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,560/121,836 = 121,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,560x = 121,836 × 121,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,560x = 14,844,010,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,844,010,896/78,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,951.26
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