Finding the Third Proportional to 75,030 and 161,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,030 and 161,616 is: 348,123.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,030 : 161,616 = 161,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,030/161,616 = 161,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,030x = 161,616 × 161,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,030x = 26,119,731,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,119,731,456/75,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,123.84
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