Finding the Third Proportional to 75,823 and 115,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,823 and 115,570 is: 176,152.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,823 : 115,570 = 115,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,823/115,570 = 115,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,823x = 115,570 × 115,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,823x = 13,356,424,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,356,424,900/75,823 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,152.68
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