Finding the Third Proportional to 75,996 and 163,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,996 and 163,656 is: 352,430.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,996 : 163,656 = 163,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,996/163,656 = 163,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,996x = 163,656 × 163,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,996x = 26,783,286,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,783,286,336/75,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,430.21
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