Finding the Third Proportional to 75,603 and 162,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,603 and 162,762 is: 350,402.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,603 : 162,762 = 162,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,603/162,762 = 162,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,603x = 162,762 × 162,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,603x = 26,491,468,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,491,468,644/75,603 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,402.35
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