Finding the Third Proportional to 75,680 and 164,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,680 and 164,460 is: 357,387.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,680 : 164,460 = 164,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,680/164,460 = 164,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,680x = 164,460 × 164,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,680x = 27,047,091,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,047,091,600/75,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,387.57
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