Finding the Third Proportional to 75,880 and 162,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,880 and 162,992 is: 350,110.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,880 : 162,992 = 162,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,880/162,992 = 162,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,880x = 162,992 × 162,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,880x = 26,566,392,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,566,392,064/75,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,110.60
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