Finding the Third Proportional to 76,364 and 163,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,364 and 163,744 is: 351,109.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,364 : 163,744 = 163,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,364/163,744 = 163,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,364x = 163,744 × 163,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,364x = 26,812,097,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,812,097,536/76,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,109.13
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