Finding the Third Proportional to 79,540 and 171,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,540 and 171,535 is: 369,930.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,540 : 171,535 = 171,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,540/171,535 = 171,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,540x = 171,535 × 171,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,540x = 29,424,256,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,424,256,225/79,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,930.30
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