Finding the Third Proportional to 75,316 and 163,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,316 and 163,028 is: 352,888.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,316 : 163,028 = 163,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,316/163,028 = 163,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,316x = 163,028 × 163,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,316x = 26,578,128,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,578,128,784/75,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,888.21
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