Finding the Third Proportional to 75,594 and 165,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,594 and 165,003 is: 360,160.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,594 : 165,003 = 165,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,594/165,003 = 165,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,594x = 165,003 × 165,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,594x = 27,225,990,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,225,990,009/75,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,160.73
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