Finding the Third Proportional to 79,129 and 175,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,129 and 175,754 is: 390,368.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,129 : 175,754 = 175,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,129/175,754 = 175,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,129x = 175,754 × 175,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,129x = 30,889,468,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,889,468,516/79,129 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 390,368.49
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