Finding the Third Proportional to 76,068 and 163,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,068 and 163,800 is: 352,716.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,068 : 163,800 = 163,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,068/163,800 = 163,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,068x = 163,800 × 163,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,068x = 26,830,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,830,440,000/76,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,716.52
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