Finding the Third Proportional to 75,244 and 168,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,244 and 168,312 is: 376,494.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,244 : 168,312 = 168,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,244/168,312 = 168,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,244x = 168,312 × 168,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,244x = 28,328,929,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,328,929,344/75,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,494.20
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