Finding the Third Proportional to 76,274 and 116,681
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,274 and 116,681 is: 178,494.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,274 : 116,681 = 116,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,274/116,681 = 116,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,274x = 116,681 × 116,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,274x = 13,614,455,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,614,455,761/76,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,494.06
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