Finding the Third Proportional to 76,063 and 156,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,063 and 156,974 is: 323,953.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,063 : 156,974 = 156,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,063/156,974 = 156,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,063x = 156,974 × 156,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,063x = 24,640,836,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,640,836,676/76,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,953.00
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