Finding the Third Proportional to 79,346 and 105,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,346 and 105,303 is: 139,751.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,346 : 105,303 = 105,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,346/105,303 = 105,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,346x = 105,303 × 105,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,346x = 11,088,721,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,088,721,809/79,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,751.49
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