Finding the Third Proportional to 76,344 and 163,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,344 and 163,974 is: 352,188.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,344 : 163,974 = 163,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,344/163,974 = 163,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,344x = 163,974 × 163,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,344x = 26,887,472,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,887,472,676/76,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,188.42
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