Finding the Third Proportional to 75,376 and 165,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,376 and 165,548 is: 363,592.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,376 : 165,548 = 165,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,376/165,548 = 165,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,376x = 165,548 × 165,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,376x = 27,406,140,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,406,140,304/75,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,592.39
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