Finding the Third Proportional to 76,294 and 159,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,294 and 159,564 is: 333,717.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,294 : 159,564 = 159,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,294/159,564 = 159,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,294x = 159,564 × 159,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,294x = 25,460,670,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,460,670,096/76,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,717.86
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