Finding the Third Proportional to 75,100 and 164,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,100 and 164,888 is: 362,024.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,100 : 164,888 = 164,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,100/164,888 = 164,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,100x = 164,888 × 164,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,100x = 27,188,052,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,188,052,544/75,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362,024.67
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