Finding the Third Proportional to 76,494 and 110,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,494 and 110,173 is: 158,680.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,494 : 110,173 = 110,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,494/110,173 = 110,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,494x = 110,173 × 110,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,494x = 12,138,089,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,138,089,929/76,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,680.29
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