Finding the Third Proportional to 75,324 and 163,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,324 and 163,767 is: 356,056.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,324 : 163,767 = 163,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,324/163,767 = 163,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,324x = 163,767 × 163,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,324x = 26,819,630,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,819,630,289/75,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,056.90
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