Finding the Third Proportional to 75,444.50 and 165,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,444.50 and 165,397 is: 362,599.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,444.50 : 165,397 = 165,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,444.50/165,397 = 165,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,444.50x = 165,397 × 165,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,444.50x = 27,356,167,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,356,167,609/75,444.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362,599.89
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