Finding the Third Proportional to 75,052 and 163,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,052 and 163,960 is: 358,190.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,052 : 163,960 = 163,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,052/163,960 = 163,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,052x = 163,960 × 163,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,052x = 26,882,881,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,882,881,600/75,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,190.08
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