Finding the Third Proportional to 79,062 and 115,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,062 and 115,632 is: 169,117.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,062 : 115,632 = 115,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,062/115,632 = 115,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,062x = 115,632 × 115,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,062x = 13,370,759,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,370,759,424/79,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,117.39
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