Finding the Third Proportional to 75,617 and 165,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,617 and 165,706 is: 363,125.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,617 : 165,706 = 165,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,617/165,706 = 165,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,617x = 165,706 × 165,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,617x = 27,458,478,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,458,478,436/75,617 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,125.73
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