Finding the Third Proportional to 76,128 and 163,921
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,128 and 163,921 is: 352,959.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,128 : 163,921 = 163,921 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,128/163,921 = 163,921/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,128x = 163,921 × 163,921 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,128x = 26,870,094,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,870,094,241/76,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,959.41
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