Finding the Third Proportional to 75,168 and 162,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,168 and 162,088 is: 349,517.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,168 : 162,088 = 162,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,168/162,088 = 162,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,168x = 162,088 × 162,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,168x = 26,272,519,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,272,519,744/75,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,517.34
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