Finding the Third Proportional to 75,432 and 162,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,432 and 162,552 is: 350,291.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,432 : 162,552 = 162,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,432/162,552 = 162,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,432x = 162,552 × 162,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,432x = 26,423,152,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,423,152,704/75,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,291.03
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