Finding the Third Proportional to 76,406 and 164,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,406 and 164,098 is: 352,435.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,406 : 164,098 = 164,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,406/164,098 = 164,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,406x = 164,098 × 164,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,406x = 26,928,153,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,928,153,604/76,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,435.07
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