Finding the Third Proportional to 76,108 and 163,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,108 and 163,928 is: 353,082.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,108 : 163,928 = 163,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,108/163,928 = 163,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,108x = 163,928 × 163,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,108x = 26,872,389,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,872,389,184/76,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,082.32
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