Finding the Third Proportional to 75,264 and 155,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,264 and 155,448 is: 321,057.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,264 : 155,448 = 155,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,264/155,448 = 155,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,264x = 155,448 × 155,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,264x = 24,164,080,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,164,080,704/75,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,057.62
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