Finding the Third Proportional to 75,468 and 164,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,468 and 164,040 is: 356,563.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,468 : 164,040 = 164,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,468/164,040 = 164,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,468x = 164,040 × 164,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,468x = 26,909,121,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,909,121,600/75,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,563.33
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