Finding the Third Proportional to 75,188 and 105,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,188 and 105,114 is: 146,951.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,188 : 105,114 = 105,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,188/105,114 = 105,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,188x = 105,114 × 105,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,188x = 11,048,952,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,048,952,996/75,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,951.02
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