Finding the Third Proportional to 76,142 and 163,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,142 and 163,624 is: 351,616.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,142 : 163,624 = 163,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,142/163,624 = 163,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,142x = 163,624 × 163,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,142x = 26,772,813,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,772,813,376/76,142 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,616.89
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