Finding the Third Proportional to 76,630 and 114,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,630 and 114,476 is: 171,013.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,630 : 114,476 = 114,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,630/114,476 = 114,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,630x = 114,476 × 114,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,630x = 13,104,754,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,104,754,576/76,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,013.37
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