Finding the Third Proportional to 76,816 and 118,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,816 and 118,680 is: 183,359.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,816 : 118,680 = 118,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,816/118,680 = 118,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,816x = 118,680 × 118,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,816x = 14,084,942,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,084,942,400/76,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,359.49
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