Finding the Third Proportional to 75,087 and 162,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,087 and 162,567 is: 351,965.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,087 : 162,567 = 162,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,087/162,567 = 162,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,087x = 162,567 × 162,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,087x = 26,428,029,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,428,029,489/75,087 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,965.45
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