Finding the Third Proportional to 76,134 and 114,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,134 and 114,207 is: 171,319.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,134 : 114,207 = 114,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,134/114,207 = 114,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,134x = 114,207 × 114,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,134x = 13,043,238,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,043,238,849/76,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,319.50
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