Finding the Third Proportional to 76,252 and 110,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,252 and 110,004 is: 158,695.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,252 : 110,004 = 110,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,252/110,004 = 110,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,252x = 110,004 × 110,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,252x = 12,100,880,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,100,880,016/76,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,695.90
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