Finding the Third Proportional to 75,640 and 162,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,640 and 162,828 is: 350,515.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,640 : 162,828 = 162,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,640/162,828 = 162,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,640x = 162,828 × 162,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,640x = 26,512,957,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,512,957,584/75,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,515.04
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