Finding the Third Proportional to 57,472.50 and 76,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,472.50 and 76,704 is: 102,370.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,472.50 : 76,704 = 76,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,472.50/76,704 = 76,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,472.50x = 76,704 × 76,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,472.50x = 5,883,503,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,883,503,616/57,472.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,370.76
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