Finding the Third Proportional to 76,292 and 101,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,292 and 101,862 is: 136,002.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,292 : 101,862 = 101,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,292/101,862 = 101,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,292x = 101,862 × 101,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,292x = 10,375,867,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,375,867,044/76,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,002.03
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