Finding the Third Proportional to 79,968 and 172,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,968 and 172,044 is: 370,137.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,968 : 172,044 = 172,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,968/172,044 = 172,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,968x = 172,044 × 172,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,968x = 29,599,137,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,599,137,936/79,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,137.28
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