Finding the Third Proportional to 75,603 and 164,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,603 and 164,814 is: 359,293.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,603 : 164,814 = 164,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,603/164,814 = 164,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,603x = 164,814 × 164,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,603x = 27,163,654,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,163,654,596/75,603 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,293.34
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