Finding the Third Proportional to 75,968 and 163,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,968 and 163,606 is: 352,344.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,968 : 163,606 = 163,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,968/163,606 = 163,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,968x = 163,606 × 163,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,968x = 26,766,923,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,766,923,236/75,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,344.71
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