Finding the Third Proportional to 76,007 and 175,938
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,007 and 175,938 is: 407,254.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,007 : 175,938 = 175,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,007/175,938 = 175,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,007x = 175,938 × 175,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,007x = 30,954,179,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,954,179,844/76,007 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,254.33
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