Finding the Third Proportional to 76,414 and 168,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,414 and 168,052 is: 369,585.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,414 : 168,052 = 168,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,414/168,052 = 168,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,414x = 168,052 × 168,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,414x = 28,241,474,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,241,474,704/76,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,585.09
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