Finding the Third Proportional to 76,663 and 105,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,663 and 105,567 is: 145,368.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,663 : 105,567 = 105,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,663/105,567 = 105,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,663x = 105,567 × 105,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,663x = 11,144,391,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,144,391,489/76,663 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,368.58
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