Finding the Third Proportional to 75,627 and 151,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,627 and 151,254 is: 302,508
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,627 : 151,254 = 151,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,627/151,254 = 151,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,627x = 151,254 × 151,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,627x = 22,877,772,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,877,772,516/75,627 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,508
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