Finding the Third Proportional to 78,762 and 171,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,762 and 171,348 is: 372,770.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,762 : 171,348 = 171,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,762/171,348 = 171,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,762x = 171,348 × 171,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,762x = 29,360,137,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,360,137,104/78,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,770.33
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