Finding the Third Proportional to 69,384 and 76,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,384 and 76,674 is: 84,729.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,384 : 76,674 = 76,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,384/76,674 = 76,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,384x = 76,674 × 76,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,384x = 5,878,902,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,878,902,276/69,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,729.94
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