Finding the Third Proportional to 69,390 and 76,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,390 and 76,680 is: 84,735.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,390 : 76,680 = 76,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,390/76,680 = 76,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,390x = 76,680 × 76,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,390x = 5,879,822,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,879,822,400/69,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,735.88
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