Finding the Third Proportional to 76,468 and 164,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,468 and 164,653 is: 354,535.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,468 : 164,653 = 164,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,468/164,653 = 164,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,468x = 164,653 × 164,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,468x = 27,110,610,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,110,610,409/76,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,535.37
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