Finding the Third Proportional to 79,290 and 121,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,290 and 121,444 is: 186,008.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,290 : 121,444 = 121,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,290/121,444 = 121,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,290x = 121,444 × 121,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,290x = 14,748,645,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,748,645,136/79,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,008.89
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