Finding the Third Proportional to 75,304 and 110,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,304 and 110,780 is: 162,968.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,304 : 110,780 = 110,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,304/110,780 = 110,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,304x = 110,780 × 110,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,304x = 12,272,208,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,272,208,400/75,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,968.88
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