Finding the Third Proportional to 76,052 and 169,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,052 and 169,600 is: 378,217.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,052 : 169,600 = 169,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,052/169,600 = 169,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,052x = 169,600 × 169,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,052x = 28,764,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,764,160,000/76,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378,217.01
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