Finding the Third Proportional to 79,128 and 186,790.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,128 and 186,790.50 is: 440,939.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,128 : 186,790.50 = 186,790.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,128/186,790.50 = 186,790.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,128x = 186,790.50 × 186,790.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,128x = 34,890,690,890.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,890,690,890.25/79,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,939.88
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