Finding the Third Proportional to 79,326 and 122,931
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,326 and 122,931 is: 190,505.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,326 : 122,931 = 122,931 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,326/122,931 = 122,931/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,326x = 122,931 × 122,931 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,326x = 15,112,030,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,112,030,761/79,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,505.39
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