Finding the Third Proportional to 75,268 and 164,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,268 and 164,360 is: 358,906.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,268 : 164,360 = 164,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,268/164,360 = 164,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,268x = 164,360 × 164,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,268x = 27,014,209,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,014,209,600/75,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,906.97
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