Finding the Third Proportional to 77,463 and 164,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,463 and 164,226 is: 348,168.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,463 : 164,226 = 164,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,463/164,226 = 164,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,463x = 164,226 × 164,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,463x = 26,970,179,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,970,179,076/77,463 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,168.53
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