Finding the Third Proportional to 76,644 and 119,622.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,644 and 119,622.50 is: 186,701.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,644 : 119,622.50 = 119,622.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,644/119,622.50 = 119,622.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,644x = 119,622.50 × 119,622.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,644x = 14,309,542,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,309,542,506.25/76,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,701.41
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