Finding the Third Proportional to 76,350 and 114,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,350 and 114,174 is: 170,736.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,350 : 114,174 = 114,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,350/114,174 = 114,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,350x = 114,174 × 114,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,350x = 13,035,702,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,035,702,276/76,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 170,736.11
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