Finding the Third Proportional to 76,550 and 164,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,550 and 164,174 is: 352,098.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,550 : 164,174 = 164,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,550/164,174 = 164,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,550x = 164,174 × 164,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,550x = 26,953,102,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,953,102,276/76,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,098.00
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