Finding the Third Proportional to 75,354 and 163,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,354 and 163,824 is: 356,162.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,354 : 163,824 = 163,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,354/163,824 = 163,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,354x = 163,824 × 163,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,354x = 26,838,302,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,838,302,976/75,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,162.95
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