Finding the Third Proportional to 76,622 and 164,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,622 and 164,476 is: 353,062.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,622 : 164,476 = 164,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,622/164,476 = 164,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,622x = 164,476 × 164,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,622x = 27,052,354,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,052,354,576/76,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,062.50
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