Finding the Third Proportional to 75,338 and 110,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,338 and 110,702 is: 162,666.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,338 : 110,702 = 110,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,338/110,702 = 110,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,338x = 110,702 × 110,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,338x = 12,254,932,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,254,932,804/75,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,666.02
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