Finding the Third Proportional to 78,874 and 117,999
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,874 and 117,999 is: 176,531.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,874 : 117,999 = 117,999 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,874/117,999 = 117,999/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,874x = 117,999 × 117,999 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,874x = 13,923,764,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,923,764,001/78,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,531.73
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