Finding the Third Proportional to 76,739 and 157,169
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,739 and 157,169 is: 321,897.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,739 : 157,169 = 157,169 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,739/157,169 = 157,169/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,739x = 157,169 × 157,169 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,739x = 24,702,094,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,702,094,561/76,739 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,897.53
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