Finding the Third Proportional to 78,570 and 118,179
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,570 and 118,179 is: 177,755.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,570 : 118,179 = 118,179 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,570/118,179 = 118,179/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,570x = 118,179 × 118,179 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,570x = 13,966,276,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,966,276,041/78,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177,755.84
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