Finding the Third Proportional to 76,548 and 112,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,548 and 112,554 is: 165,496.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,548 : 112,554 = 112,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,548/112,554 = 112,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,548x = 112,554 × 112,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,548x = 12,668,402,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,668,402,916/76,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,496.20
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