Finding the Third Proportional to 76,392 and 164,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,392 and 164,547 is: 354,431.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,392 : 164,547 = 164,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,392/164,547 = 164,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,392x = 164,547 × 164,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,392x = 27,075,715,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,075,715,209/76,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,431.29
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