Finding the Third Proportional to 75,952 and 156,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,952 and 156,766 is: 323,567.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,952 : 156,766 = 156,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,952/156,766 = 156,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,952x = 156,766 × 156,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,952x = 24,575,578,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,575,578,756/75,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,567.24
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