Finding the Third Proportional to 79,828 and 110,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,828 and 110,993 is: 154,324.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,828 : 110,993 = 110,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,828/110,993 = 110,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,828x = 110,993 × 110,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,828x = 12,319,446,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,319,446,049/79,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,324.87
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