Finding the Third Proportional to 76,035 and 162,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,035 and 162,726 is: 348,257.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,035 : 162,726 = 162,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,035/162,726 = 162,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,035x = 162,726 × 162,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,035x = 26,479,751,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,479,751,076/76,035 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,257.40
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