Finding the Third Proportional to 76,736 and 164,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,736 and 164,132 is: 351,064.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,736 : 164,132 = 164,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,736/164,132 = 164,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,736x = 164,132 × 164,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,736x = 26,939,313,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,939,313,424/76,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,064.86
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