Finding the Third Proportional to 78,506 and 163,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,506 and 163,653 is: 341,149.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,506 : 163,653 = 163,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,506/163,653 = 163,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,506x = 163,653 × 163,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,506x = 26,782,304,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,782,304,409/78,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,149.78
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