Finding the Third Proportional to 75,342 and 164,414
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,342 and 164,414 is: 358,790.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,342 : 164,414 = 164,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,342/164,414 = 164,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,342x = 164,414 × 164,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,342x = 27,031,963,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,031,963,396/75,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,790.10
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