Finding the Third Proportional to 79,566 and 175,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,566 and 175,126 is: 385,455.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,566 : 175,126 = 175,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,566/175,126 = 175,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,566x = 175,126 × 175,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,566x = 30,669,115,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,669,115,876/79,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,455.04
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