Finding the Third Proportional to 81,780 and 119,977
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,780 and 119,977 is: 176,014.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,780 : 119,977 = 119,977 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,780/119,977 = 119,977/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,780x = 119,977 × 119,977 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,780x = 14,394,480,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,394,480,529/81,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,014.68
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