Finding the Third Proportional to 75,912 and 164,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,912 and 164,496 is: 356,451.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,912 : 164,496 = 164,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,912/164,496 = 164,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,912x = 164,496 × 164,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,912x = 27,058,934,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,058,934,016/75,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,451.34
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