Finding the Third Proportional to 75,327 and 163,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,327 and 163,773 is: 356,068.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,327 : 163,773 = 163,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,327/163,773 = 163,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,327x = 163,773 × 163,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,327x = 26,821,595,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,821,595,529/75,327 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,068.81
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