Finding the Third Proportional to 76,350 and 109,965
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,350 and 109,965 is: 158,379.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,350 : 109,965 = 109,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,350/109,965 = 109,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,350x = 109,965 × 109,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,350x = 12,092,301,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,092,301,225/76,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,379.85
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