Finding the Third Proportional to 76,026 and 118,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,026 and 118,008 is: 183,172.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,026 : 118,008 = 118,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,026/118,008 = 118,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,026x = 118,008 × 118,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,026x = 13,925,888,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,925,888,064/76,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,172.70
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