Finding the Third Proportional to 76,670 and 105,575
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,670 and 105,575 is: 145,377.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,670 : 105,575 = 105,575 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,670/105,575 = 105,575/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,670x = 105,575 × 105,575 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,670x = 11,146,080,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,146,080,625/76,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,377.34
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