Finding the Third Proportional to 75,287 and 110,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,287 and 110,101 is: 161,013.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,287 : 110,101 = 110,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,287/110,101 = 110,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,287x = 110,101 × 110,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,287x = 12,122,230,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,122,230,201/75,287 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,013.59
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