Finding the Third Proportional to 36,169 and 75,105
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,169 and 75,105 is: 155,955.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,169 : 75,105 = 75,105 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,169/75,105 = 75,105/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,169x = 75,105 × 75,105 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,169x = 5,640,761,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,640,761,025/36,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,955.68
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