Finding the Third Proportional to 79,572 and 175,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,572 and 175,136 is: 385,470.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,572 : 175,136 = 175,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,572/175,136 = 175,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,572x = 175,136 × 175,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,572x = 30,672,618,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,672,618,496/79,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,470.00
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