Finding the Third Proportional to 76,376 and 180,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,376 and 180,584 is: 426,974.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,376 : 180,584 = 180,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,376/180,584 = 180,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,376x = 180,584 × 180,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,376x = 32,610,581,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,610,581,056/76,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,974.19
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