Finding the Third Proportional to 75,394 and 156,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,394 and 156,914 is: 326,577.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,394 : 156,914 = 156,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,394/156,914 = 156,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,394x = 156,914 × 156,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,394x = 24,622,003,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,622,003,396/75,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,577.76
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