Finding the Third Proportional to 78,896 and 173,115
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,896 and 173,115 is: 379,852.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,896 : 173,115 = 173,115 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,896/173,115 = 173,115/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,896x = 173,115 × 173,115 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,896x = 29,968,803,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,968,803,225/78,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379,852.00
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