Finding the Third Proportional to 75,622 and 165,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,622 and 165,082 is: 360,372.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,622 : 165,082 = 165,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,622/165,082 = 165,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,622x = 165,082 × 165,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,622x = 27,252,066,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,252,066,724/75,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,372.20
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