Finding the Third Proportional to 76,075 and 111,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,075 and 111,295 is: 162,820.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,075 : 111,295 = 111,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,075/111,295 = 111,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,075x = 111,295 × 111,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,075x = 12,386,577,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,386,577,025/76,075 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,820.60
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