Finding the Third Proportional to 79,955 and 172,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,955 and 172,215 is: 370,933.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,955 : 172,215 = 172,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,955/172,215 = 172,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,955x = 172,215 × 172,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,955x = 29,658,006,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,658,006,225/79,955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,933.73
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