Finding the Third Proportional to 75,588 and 165,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,588 and 165,512 is: 362,414.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,588 : 165,512 = 165,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,588/165,512 = 165,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,588x = 165,512 × 165,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,588x = 27,394,222,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,394,222,144/75,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362,414.96
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