Finding the Third Proportional to 79,749 and 172,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,749 and 172,701 is: 373,993.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,749 : 172,701 = 172,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,749/172,701 = 172,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,749x = 172,701 × 172,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,749x = 29,825,635,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,825,635,401/79,749 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,993.85
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