Finding the Third Proportional to 79,317 and 172,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,317 and 172,836 is: 376,618.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,317 : 172,836 = 172,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,317/172,836 = 172,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,317x = 172,836 × 172,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,317x = 29,872,282,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,872,282,896/79,317 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,618.92
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