Finding the Third Proportional to 79,838 and 111,007
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,838 and 111,007 is: 154,344.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,838 : 111,007 = 111,007 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,838/111,007 = 111,007/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,838x = 111,007 × 111,007 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,838x = 12,322,554,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,322,554,049/79,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,344.47
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