Finding the Third Proportional to 75,838 and 163,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,838 and 163,304 is: 351,646.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,838 : 163,304 = 163,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,838/163,304 = 163,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,838x = 163,304 × 163,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,838x = 26,668,196,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,668,196,416/75,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,646.88
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