Finding the Third Proportional to 76,452 and 118,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,452 and 118,136 is: 182,547.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,452 : 118,136 = 118,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,452/118,136 = 118,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,452x = 118,136 × 118,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,452x = 13,956,114,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,956,114,496/76,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,547.41
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