Finding the Third Proportional to 79,358 and 122,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,358 and 122,956 is: 190,506.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,358 : 122,956 = 122,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,358/122,956 = 122,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,358x = 122,956 × 122,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,358x = 15,118,177,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,118,177,936/79,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,506.04
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