Finding the Third Proportional to 78,966 and 172,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,966 and 172,693 is: 377,667.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,966 : 172,693 = 172,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,966/172,693 = 172,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,966x = 172,693 × 172,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,966x = 29,822,872,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,822,872,249/78,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,667.25
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