Finding the Third Proportional to 75,312 and 162,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,312 and 162,294 is: 349,736.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,312 : 162,294 = 162,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,312/162,294 = 162,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,312x = 162,294 × 162,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,312x = 26,339,342,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,339,342,436/75,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,736.33
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