Finding the Third Proportional to 79,004 and 111,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,004 and 111,790 is: 158,181.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,004 : 111,790 = 111,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,004/111,790 = 111,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,004x = 111,790 × 111,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,004x = 12,497,004,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,497,004,100/79,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,181.92
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