Finding the Third Proportional to 75,650 and 162,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,650 and 162,692 is: 349,883.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,650 : 162,692 = 162,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,650/162,692 = 162,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,650x = 162,692 × 162,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,650x = 26,468,686,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,468,686,864/75,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,883.50
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