Finding the Third Proportional to 75,322 and 163,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,322 and 163,764 is: 356,053.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,322 : 163,764 = 163,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,322/163,764 = 163,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,322x = 163,764 × 163,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,322x = 26,818,647,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,818,647,696/75,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,053.31
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