Finding the Third Proportional to 79,110 and 171,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,110 and 171,288 is: 370,870.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,110 : 171,288 = 171,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,110/171,288 = 171,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,110x = 171,288 × 171,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,110x = 29,339,578,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,339,578,944/79,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,870.67
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