Finding the Third Proportional to 76,056 and 100,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,056 and 100,935 is: 133,952.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,056 : 100,935 = 100,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,056/100,935 = 100,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,056x = 100,935 × 100,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,056x = 10,187,874,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,187,874,225/76,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,952.27
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