Finding the Third Proportional to 76,170 and 121,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,170 and 121,635 is: 194,237.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,170 : 121,635 = 121,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,170/121,635 = 121,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,170x = 121,635 × 121,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,170x = 14,795,073,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,795,073,225/76,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,237.54
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