Finding the Third Proportional to 75,398 and 163,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,398 and 163,912 is: 356,337.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,398 : 163,912 = 163,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,398/163,912 = 163,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,398x = 163,912 × 163,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,398x = 26,867,143,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,867,143,744/75,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,337.62
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