Finding the Third Proportional to 76,528 and 102,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,528 and 102,642 is: 137,667.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,528 : 102,642 = 102,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,528/102,642 = 102,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,528x = 102,642 × 102,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,528x = 10,535,380,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,535,380,164/76,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,667.00
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