Finding the Third Proportional to 75,276 and 116,626.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,276 and 116,626.50 is: 180,691.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,276 : 116,626.50 = 116,626.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,276/116,626.50 = 116,626.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,276x = 116,626.50 × 116,626.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,276x = 13,601,740,502.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,601,740,502.25/75,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,691.59
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