Finding the Third Proportional to 75,168 and 160,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,168 and 160,344 is: 342,036.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,168 : 160,344 = 160,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,168/160,344 = 160,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,168x = 160,344 × 160,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,168x = 25,710,198,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,710,198,336/75,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,036.48
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