Finding the Third Proportional to 76,512 and 102,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,512 and 102,618 is: 137,631.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,512 : 102,618 = 102,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,512/102,618 = 102,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,512x = 102,618 × 102,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,512x = 10,530,453,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,530,453,924/76,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,631.40
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