Finding the Third Proportional to 76,325 and 164,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,325 and 164,314 is: 353,738.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,325 : 164,314 = 164,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,325/164,314 = 164,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,325x = 164,314 × 164,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,325x = 26,999,090,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,999,090,596/76,325 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,738.49
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