Finding the Third Proportional to 76,734 and 164,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,734 and 164,128 is: 351,056.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,734 : 164,128 = 164,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,734/164,128 = 164,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,734x = 164,128 × 164,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,734x = 26,938,000,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,938,000,384/76,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,056.90
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