Finding the Third Proportional to 76,504 and 118,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,504 and 118,164 is: 182,509.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,504 : 118,164 = 118,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,504/118,164 = 118,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,504x = 118,164 × 118,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,504x = 13,962,730,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,962,730,896/76,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,509.82
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