Finding the Third Proportional to 75,096 and 163,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,096 and 163,314 is: 355,164.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,096 : 163,314 = 163,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,096/163,314 = 163,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,096x = 163,314 × 163,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,096x = 26,671,462,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,671,462,596/75,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355,164.89
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