Finding the Third Proportional to 91,778 and 123,843
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,778 and 123,843 is: 167,110.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,778 : 123,843 = 123,843 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,778/123,843 = 123,843/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,778x = 123,843 × 123,843 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,778x = 15,337,088,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,337,088,649/91,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,110.73
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