Finding the Third Proportional to 76,788 and 103,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,788 and 103,194 is: 138,680.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,788 : 103,194 = 103,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,788/103,194 = 103,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,788x = 103,194 × 103,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,788x = 10,649,001,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,649,001,636/76,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,680.54
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