Finding the Third Proportional to 75,808 and 163,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,808 and 163,680 is: 353,407.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,808 : 163,680 = 163,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,808/163,680 = 163,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,808x = 163,680 × 163,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,808x = 26,791,142,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,791,142,400/75,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,407.85
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