Finding the Third Proportional to 76,478 and 164,027.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,478 and 164,027.75 is: 351,801.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,478 : 164,027.75 = 164,027.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,478/164,027.75 = 164,027.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,478x = 164,027.75 × 164,027.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,478x = 26,905,102,770.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,905,102,770.06/76,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,801.86
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