Finding the Third Proportional to 78,836 and 115,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,836 and 115,320 is: 168,688.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,836 : 115,320 = 115,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,836/115,320 = 115,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,836x = 115,320 × 115,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,836x = 13,298,702,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,298,702,400/78,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,688.19
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