Finding the Third Proportional to 75,330 and 120,406.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,330 and 120,406.50 is: 192,456.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,330 : 120,406.50 = 120,406.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,330/120,406.50 = 120,406.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,330x = 120,406.50 × 120,406.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,330x = 14,497,725,242.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,497,725,242.25/75,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,456.20
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