Finding the Third Proportional to 75,522 and 154,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,522 and 154,332 is: 315,383.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,522 : 154,332 = 154,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,522/154,332 = 154,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,522x = 154,332 × 154,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,522x = 23,818,366,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,818,366,224/75,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,383.15
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