Finding the Third Proportional to 75,048 and 105,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,048 and 105,552 is: 148,454.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,048 : 105,552 = 105,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,048/105,552 = 105,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,048x = 105,552 × 105,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,048x = 11,141,224,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,141,224,704/75,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,454.65
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