Finding the Third Proportional to 75,605 and 162,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,605 and 162,766 is: 350,410.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,605 : 162,766 = 162,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,605/162,766 = 162,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,605x = 162,766 × 162,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,605x = 26,492,770,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,492,770,756/75,605 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,410.30
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