Finding the Third Proportional to 76,626 and 114,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,626 and 114,471 is: 171,007.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,626 : 114,471 = 114,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,626/114,471 = 114,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,626x = 114,471 × 114,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,626x = 13,103,609,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,103,609,841/76,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,007.36
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