Finding the Third Proportional to 75,244 and 163,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,244 and 163,454 is: 355,074.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,244 : 163,454 = 163,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,244/163,454 = 163,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,244x = 163,454 × 163,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,244x = 26,717,210,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,717,210,116/75,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355,074.29
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