Finding the Third Proportional to 75,330 and 167,181
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,330 and 167,181 is: 371,027.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,330 : 167,181 = 167,181 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,330/167,181 = 167,181/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,330x = 167,181 × 167,181 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,330x = 27,949,486,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,949,486,761/75,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,027.30
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