Finding the Third Proportional to 75,379 and 110,821
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,379 and 110,821 is: 162,927.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,379 : 110,821 = 110,821 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,379/110,821 = 110,821/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,379x = 110,821 × 110,821 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,379x = 12,281,294,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,281,294,041/75,379 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,927.26
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