Finding the Third Proportional to 76,898 and 103,467
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,898 and 103,467 is: 139,215.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,898 : 103,467 = 103,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,898/103,467 = 103,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,898x = 103,467 × 103,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,898x = 10,705,420,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,705,420,089/76,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,215.85
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