Finding the Third Proportional to 75,578 and 164,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,578 and 164,762 is: 359,185.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,578 : 164,762 = 164,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,578/164,762 = 164,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,578x = 164,762 × 164,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,578x = 27,146,516,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,146,516,644/75,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,185.43
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