Finding the Third Proportional to 76,566 and 111,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,566 and 111,825 is: 163,320.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,566 : 111,825 = 111,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,566/111,825 = 111,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,566x = 111,825 × 111,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,566x = 12,504,830,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,504,830,625/76,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,320.93
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