Finding the Third Proportional to 75,324 and 110,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,324 and 110,682 is: 162,637.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,324 : 110,682 = 110,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,324/110,682 = 110,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,324x = 110,682 × 110,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,324x = 12,250,505,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,250,505,124/75,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,637.47
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