Finding the Third Proportional to 79,896 and 173,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,896 and 173,880 is: 378,420.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,896 : 173,880 = 173,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,896/173,880 = 173,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,896x = 173,880 × 173,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,896x = 30,234,254,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,234,254,400/79,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378,420.13
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