Finding the Third Proportional to 76,590 and 110,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,590 and 110,313 is: 158,884.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,590 : 110,313 = 110,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,590/110,313 = 110,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,590x = 110,313 × 110,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,590x = 12,168,957,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,168,957,969/76,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,884.42
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