Finding the Third Proportional to 75,311 and 163,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,311 and 163,019 is: 352,872.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,311 : 163,019 = 163,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,311/163,019 = 163,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,311x = 163,019 × 163,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,311x = 26,575,194,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,575,194,361/75,311 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,872.68
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