Finding the Third Proportional to 76,692 and 157,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,692 and 157,104 is: 321,828.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,692 : 157,104 = 157,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,692/157,104 = 157,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,692x = 157,104 × 157,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,692x = 24,681,666,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,681,666,816/76,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,828.44
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