Finding the Third Proportional to 75,228 and 163,578
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,228 and 163,578 is: 355,688.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,228 : 163,578 = 163,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,228/163,578 = 163,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,228x = 163,578 × 163,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,228x = 26,757,762,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,757,762,084/75,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355,688.87
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