Finding the Third Proportional to 79,296 and 122,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,296 and 122,928 is: 190,568.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,296 : 122,928 = 122,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,296/122,928 = 122,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,296x = 122,928 × 122,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,296x = 15,111,293,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,111,293,184/79,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,568.16
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