Finding the Third Proportional to 77,480 and 164,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,480 and 164,264 is: 348,253.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,480 : 164,264 = 164,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,480/164,264 = 164,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,480x = 164,264 × 164,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,480x = 26,982,661,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,982,661,696/77,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,253.25
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