Finding the Third Proportional to 76,616 and 115,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,616 and 115,016 is: 172,662.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,616 : 115,016 = 115,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,616/115,016 = 115,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,616x = 115,016 × 115,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,616x = 13,228,680,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,228,680,256/76,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,662.11
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