Finding the Third Proportional to 75,478 and 159,947
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,478 and 159,947 is: 338,947.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,478 : 159,947 = 159,947 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,478/159,947 = 159,947/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,478x = 159,947 × 159,947 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,478x = 25,583,042,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,583,042,809/75,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,947.02
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