Finding the Third Proportional to 76,752 and 118,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,752 and 118,998 is: 184,497.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,752 : 118,998 = 118,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,752/118,998 = 118,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,752x = 118,998 × 118,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,752x = 14,160,524,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,160,524,004/76,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,497.13
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