Finding the Third Proportional to 75,484 and 164,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,484 and 164,092 is: 356,713.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,484 : 164,092 = 164,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,484/164,092 = 164,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,484x = 164,092 × 164,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,484x = 26,926,184,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,926,184,464/75,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,713.80
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