Finding the Third Proportional to 76,676 and 156,481.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,676 and 156,481.75 is: 319,350.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,676 : 156,481.75 = 156,481.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,676/156,481.75 = 156,481.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,676x = 156,481.75 × 156,481.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,676x = 24,486,538,083.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,486,538,083.06/76,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,350.75
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