Finding the Third Proportional to 78,997.50 and 119,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,997.50 and 119,502 is: 180,774.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,997.50 : 119,502 = 119,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,997.50/119,502 = 119,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,997.50x = 119,502 × 119,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,997.50x = 14,280,728,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,280,728,004/78,997.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,774.43
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