Finding the Third Proportional to 76,074 and 114,345
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,074 and 114,345 is: 171,869.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,074 : 114,345 = 114,345 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,074/114,345 = 114,345/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,074x = 114,345 × 114,345 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,074x = 13,074,779,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,074,779,025/76,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,869.22
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