Finding the Third Proportional to 76,506 and 118,167
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,506 and 118,167 is: 182,514.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,506 : 118,167 = 118,167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,506/118,167 = 118,167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,506x = 118,167 × 118,167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,506x = 13,963,439,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,963,439,889/76,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,514.31
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