Finding the Third Proportional to 79,972 and 171,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,972 and 171,013 is: 365,696.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,972 : 171,013 = 171,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,972/171,013 = 171,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,972x = 171,013 × 171,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,972x = 29,245,446,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,245,446,169/79,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,696.07
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