Finding the Third Proportional to 75,036 and 164,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,036 and 164,976 is: 362,720.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,036 : 164,976 = 164,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,036/164,976 = 164,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,036x = 164,976 × 164,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,036x = 27,217,080,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,217,080,576/75,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362,720.30
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