Finding the Third Proportional to 79,600 and 171,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,600 and 171,632 is: 370,069.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,600 : 171,632 = 171,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,600/171,632 = 171,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,600x = 171,632 × 171,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,600x = 29,457,543,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,457,543,424/79,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,069.64
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