Finding the Third Proportional to 76,719.50 and 164,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,719.50 and 164,100 is: 351,003.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,719.50 : 164,100 = 164,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,719.50/164,100 = 164,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,719.50x = 164,100 × 164,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,719.50x = 26,928,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,928,810,000/76,719.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,003.46
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