Finding the Third Proportional to 75,052 and 163,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,052 and 163,112 is: 354,494.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,052 : 163,112 = 163,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,052/163,112 = 163,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,052x = 163,112 × 163,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,052x = 26,605,524,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,605,524,544/75,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,494.54
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