Finding the Third Proportional to 75,614 and 162,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,614 and 162,784 is: 350,446.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,614 : 162,784 = 162,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,614/162,784 = 162,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,614x = 162,784 × 162,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,614x = 26,498,630,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,498,630,656/75,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,446.09
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