Finding the Third Proportional to 79,341 and 108,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,341 and 108,795 is: 149,183.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,341 : 108,795 = 108,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,341/108,795 = 108,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,341x = 108,795 × 108,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,341x = 11,836,352,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,836,352,025/79,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,183.30
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