Finding the Third Proportional to 75,213 and 160,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,213 and 160,173 is: 341,103.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,213 : 160,173 = 160,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,213/160,173 = 160,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,213x = 160,173 × 160,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,213x = 25,655,389,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,655,389,929/75,213 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,103.13
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