Finding the Third Proportional to 76,914 and 112,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,914 and 112,347 is: 164,103.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,914 : 112,347 = 112,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,914/112,347 = 112,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,914x = 112,347 × 112,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,914x = 12,621,848,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,621,848,409/76,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,103.39
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