Finding the Third Proportional to 76,448 and 162,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,448 and 162,148 is: 343,919.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,448 : 162,148 = 162,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,448/162,148 = 162,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,448x = 162,148 × 162,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,448x = 26,291,973,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,291,973,904/76,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,919.71
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