Finding the Third Proportional to 79,252 and 123,111
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,252 and 123,111 is: 191,242.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,252 : 123,111 = 123,111 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,252/123,111 = 123,111/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,252x = 123,111 × 123,111 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,252x = 15,156,318,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,156,318,321/79,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,242.09
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