Finding the Third Proportional to 75,710 and 164,677
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,710 and 164,677 is: 358,189.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,710 : 164,677 = 164,677 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,710/164,677 = 164,677/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,710x = 164,677 × 164,677 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,710x = 27,118,514,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,118,514,329/75,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,189.33
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