Finding the Third Proportional to 75,004 and 163,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,004 and 163,160 is: 354,930.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,004 : 163,160 = 163,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,004/163,160 = 163,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,004x = 163,160 × 163,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,004x = 26,621,185,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,621,185,600/75,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,930.21
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