Finding the Third Proportional to 75,216 and 162,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,216 and 162,186 is: 349,716.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,216 : 162,186 = 162,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,216/162,186 = 162,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,216x = 162,186 × 162,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,216x = 26,304,298,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,304,298,596/75,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,716.80
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