Finding the Third Proportional to 75,252 and 100,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,252 and 100,718 is: 134,801.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,252 : 100,718 = 100,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,252/100,718 = 100,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,252x = 100,718 × 100,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,252x = 10,144,115,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,144,115,524/75,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,801.94
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