Finding the Third Proportional to 75,096 and 164,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,096 and 164,880 is: 362,008.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,096 : 164,880 = 164,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,096/164,880 = 164,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,096x = 164,880 × 164,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,096x = 27,185,414,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,185,414,400/75,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362,008.82
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