Finding the Third Proportional to 75,388 and 158,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,388 and 158,524 is: 333,340.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,388 : 158,524 = 158,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,388/158,524 = 158,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,388x = 158,524 × 158,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,388x = 25,129,858,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,129,858,576/75,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,340.30
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