Finding the Third Proportional to 76,616 and 164,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,616 and 164,902 is: 354,921.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,616 : 164,902 = 164,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,616/164,902 = 164,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,616x = 164,902 × 164,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,616x = 27,192,669,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,192,669,604/76,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,921.55
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