Finding the Third Proportional to 78,834 and 115,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,834 and 115,317 is: 168,683.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,834 : 115,317 = 115,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,834/115,317 = 115,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,834x = 115,317 × 115,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,834x = 13,298,010,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,298,010,489/78,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,683.70
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