Finding the Third Proportional to 76,122 and 163,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,122 and 163,692 is: 352,001.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,122 : 163,692 = 163,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,122/163,692 = 163,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,122x = 163,692 × 163,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,122x = 26,795,070,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,795,070,864/76,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,001.67
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