Finding the Third Proportional to 75,756 and 164,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,756 and 164,616 is: 357,706.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,756 : 164,616 = 164,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,756/164,616 = 164,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,756x = 164,616 × 164,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,756x = 27,098,427,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,098,427,456/75,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,706.68
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