Finding the Third Proportional to 76,362 and 157,962
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,362 and 157,962 is: 326,759.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,362 : 157,962 = 157,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,362/157,962 = 157,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,362x = 157,962 × 157,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,362x = 24,951,993,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,951,993,444/76,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,759.30
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