Finding the Third Proportional to 75,322 and 162,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,322 and 162,316 is: 349,784.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,322 : 162,316 = 162,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,322/162,316 = 162,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,322x = 162,316 × 162,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,322x = 26,346,483,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,346,483,856/75,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,784.71
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