Finding the Third Proportional to 75,344 and 160,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,344 and 160,684 is: 342,686.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,344 : 160,684 = 160,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,344/160,684 = 160,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,344x = 160,684 × 160,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,344x = 25,819,347,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,819,347,856/75,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,686.18
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