Finding the Third Proportional to 75,876 and 162,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,876 and 162,984 is: 350,094.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,876 : 162,984 = 162,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,876/162,984 = 162,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,876x = 162,984 × 162,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,876x = 26,563,784,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,563,784,256/75,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,094.68
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