Finding the Third Proportional to 75,040 and 160,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,040 and 160,122 is: 341,671.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,040 : 160,122 = 160,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,040/160,122 = 160,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,040x = 160,122 × 160,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,040x = 25,639,054,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,639,054,884/75,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,671.84
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