Finding the Third Proportional to 76,476 and 164,049
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,476 and 164,049 is: 351,902.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,476 : 164,049 = 164,049 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,476/164,049 = 164,049/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,476x = 164,049 × 164,049 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,476x = 26,912,074,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,912,074,401/76,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,902.22
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