Finding the Third Proportional to 76,594 and 162,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,594 and 162,020 is: 342,722.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,594 : 162,020 = 162,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,594/162,020 = 162,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,594x = 162,020 × 162,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,594x = 26,250,480,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,250,480,400/76,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,722.41
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