Finding the Third Proportional to 76,436 and 118,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,436 and 118,110 is: 182,505.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,436 : 118,110 = 118,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,436/118,110 = 118,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,436x = 118,110 × 118,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,436x = 13,949,972,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,949,972,100/76,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,505.26
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