Finding the Third Proportional to 79,948 and 173,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,948 and 173,720 is: 377,478.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,948 : 173,720 = 173,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,948/173,720 = 173,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,948x = 173,720 × 173,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,948x = 30,178,638,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,178,638,400/79,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,478.34
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