Finding the Third Proportional to 75,339 and 162,333
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,339 and 162,333 is: 349,779.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,339 : 162,333 = 162,333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,339/162,333 = 162,333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,339x = 162,333 × 162,333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,339x = 26,352,002,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,352,002,889/75,339 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,779.04
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