Finding the Third Proportional to 75,642 and 163,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,642 and 163,812 is: 354,754.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,642 : 163,812 = 163,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,642/163,812 = 163,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,642x = 163,812 × 163,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,642x = 26,834,371,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,834,371,344/75,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,754.92
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