Finding the Third Proportional to 79,396 and 122,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,396 and 122,883 is: 190,188.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,396 : 122,883 = 122,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,396/122,883 = 122,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,396x = 122,883 × 122,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,396x = 15,100,231,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,100,231,689/79,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,188.82
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