Finding the Third Proportional to 76,112 and 163,563
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,112 and 163,563 is: 351,493.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,112 : 163,563 = 163,563 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,112/163,563 = 163,563/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,112x = 163,563 × 163,563 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,112x = 26,752,854,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,752,854,969/76,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,493.26
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