Finding the Third Proportional to 76,060 and 177,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,060 and 177,710 is: 415,209.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,060 : 177,710 = 177,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,060/177,710 = 177,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,060x = 177,710 × 177,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,060x = 31,580,844,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,580,844,100/76,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,209.63
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