Finding the Third Proportional to 75,796 and 164,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,796 and 164,868 is: 358,613.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,796 : 164,868 = 164,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,796/164,868 = 164,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,796x = 164,868 × 164,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,796x = 27,181,457,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,181,457,424/75,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,613.35
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