Finding the Third Proportional to 75,930 and 166,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,930 and 166,740 is: 366,156.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,930 : 166,740 = 166,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,930/166,740 = 166,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,930x = 166,740 × 166,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,930x = 27,802,227,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,802,227,600/75,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,156.03
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