Finding the Third Proportional to 78,761 and 170,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,761 and 170,644 is: 369,718.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,761 : 170,644 = 170,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,761/170,644 = 170,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,761x = 170,644 × 170,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,761x = 29,119,374,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,119,374,736/78,761 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,718.19
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