Finding the Third Proportional to 75,144 and 112,479
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,144 and 112,479 is: 168,363.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,144 : 112,479 = 112,479 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,144/112,479 = 112,479/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,144x = 112,479 × 112,479 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,144x = 12,651,525,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,651,525,441/75,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,363.75
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