Finding the Third Proportional to 75,316 and 163,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,316 and 163,030 is: 352,896.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,316 : 163,030 = 163,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,316/163,030 = 163,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,316x = 163,030 × 163,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,316x = 26,578,780,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,578,780,900/75,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,896.87
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