Finding the Third Proportional to 75,528 and 170,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,528 and 170,548 is: 385,110.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,528 : 170,548 = 170,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,528/170,548 = 170,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,528x = 170,548 × 170,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,528x = 29,086,620,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,086,620,304/75,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,110.43
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