Finding the Third Proportional to 76,113 and 160,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,113 and 160,434 is: 338,169.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,113 : 160,434 = 160,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,113/160,434 = 160,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,113x = 160,434 × 160,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,113x = 25,739,068,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,739,068,356/76,113 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,169.15
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