Finding the Third Proportional to 76,060 and 156,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,060 and 156,968 is: 323,941.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,060 : 156,968 = 156,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,060/156,968 = 156,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,060x = 156,968 × 156,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,060x = 24,638,953,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,638,953,024/76,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,941.01
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