Finding the Third Proportional to 76,316 and 163,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,316 and 163,918 is: 352,077.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,316 : 163,918 = 163,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,316/163,918 = 163,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,316x = 163,918 × 163,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,316x = 26,869,110,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,869,110,724/76,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,077.03
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