Finding the Third Proportional to 75,319 and 162,297
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,319 and 162,297 is: 349,716.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,319 : 162,297 = 162,297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,319/162,297 = 162,297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,319x = 162,297 × 162,297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,319x = 26,340,316,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,340,316,209/75,319 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,716.75
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