Finding the Third Proportional to 75,534 and 162,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,534 and 162,894 is: 351,291.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,534 : 162,894 = 162,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,534/162,894 = 162,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,534x = 162,894 × 162,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,534x = 26,534,455,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,534,455,236/75,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,291.54
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