Finding the Third Proportional to 75,064 and 105,582
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,064 and 105,582 is: 148,507.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,064 : 105,582 = 105,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,064/105,582 = 105,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,064x = 105,582 × 105,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,064x = 11,147,558,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,147,558,724/75,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,507.39
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