Finding the Third Proportional to 76,326 and 164,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,326 and 164,316 is: 353,742.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,326 : 164,316 = 164,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,326/164,316 = 164,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,326x = 164,316 × 164,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,326x = 26,999,747,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,999,747,856/76,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,742.47
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