Finding the Third Proportional to 76,088 and 154,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,088 and 154,480 is: 313,637.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,088 : 154,480 = 154,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,088/154,480 = 154,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,088x = 154,480 × 154,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,088x = 23,864,070,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,864,070,400/76,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,637.77
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