Finding the Third Proportional to 76,754 and 103,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,754 and 103,035 is: 138,314.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,754 : 103,035 = 103,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,754/103,035 = 103,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,754x = 103,035 × 103,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,754x = 10,616,211,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,616,211,225/76,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,314.76
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