Finding the Third Proportional to 75,469 and 112,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,469 and 112,193 is: 166,787.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,469 : 112,193 = 112,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,469/112,193 = 112,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,469x = 112,193 × 112,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,469x = 12,587,269,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,587,269,249/75,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,787.28
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