Finding the Third Proportional to 75,577 and 156,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,577 and 156,050 is: 322,209.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,577 : 156,050 = 156,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,577/156,050 = 156,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,577x = 156,050 × 156,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,577x = 24,351,602,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,351,602,500/75,577 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,209.17
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