Finding the Third Proportional to 75,423.50 and 111,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,423.50 and 111,831 is: 165,812.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,423.50 : 111,831 = 111,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,423.50/111,831 = 111,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,423.50x = 111,831 × 111,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,423.50x = 12,506,172,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,506,172,561/75,423.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,812.68
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