Finding the Third Proportional to 75,202 and 165,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,202 and 165,278 is: 363,245.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,202 : 165,278 = 165,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,202/165,278 = 165,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,202x = 165,278 × 165,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,202x = 27,316,817,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,316,817,284/75,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,245.89
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