Finding the Third Proportional to 76,083 and 118,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,083 and 118,730 is: 185,282.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,083 : 118,730 = 118,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,083/118,730 = 118,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,083x = 118,730 × 118,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,083x = 14,096,812,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,096,812,900/76,083 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,282.03
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