Finding the Third Proportional to 79,306 and 116,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,306 and 116,767 is: 171,923.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,306 : 116,767 = 116,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,306/116,767 = 116,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,306x = 116,767 × 116,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,306x = 13,634,532,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,634,532,289/79,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,923.09
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