Finding the Third Proportional to 75,051 and 105,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,051 and 105,556 is: 148,459.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,051 : 105,556 = 105,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,051/105,556 = 105,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,051x = 105,556 × 105,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,051x = 11,142,069,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,142,069,136/75,051 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,459.97
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