Finding the Third Proportional to 75,656 and 164,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,656 and 164,416 is: 357,309.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,656 : 164,416 = 164,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,656/164,416 = 164,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,656x = 164,416 × 164,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,656x = 27,032,621,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,032,621,056/75,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,309.68
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