Finding the Third Proportional to 83,316 and 119,058.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,316 and 119,058.75 is: 170,135.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,316 : 119,058.75 = 119,058.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,316/119,058.75 = 119,058.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,316x = 119,058.75 × 119,058.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,316x = 14,174,985,951.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,174,985,951.56/83,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 170,135.22
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