Finding the Third Proportional to 76,098 and 111,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,098 and 111,660 is: 163,840.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,098 : 111,660 = 111,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,098/111,660 = 111,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,098x = 111,660 × 111,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,098x = 12,467,955,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,467,955,600/76,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,840.78
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