Finding the Third Proportional to 76,056 and 161,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,056 and 161,964 is: 344,908.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,056 : 161,964 = 161,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,056/161,964 = 161,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,056x = 161,964 × 161,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,056x = 26,232,337,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,232,337,296/76,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,908.19
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