Finding the Third Proportional to 75,900 and 110,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,900 and 110,934 is: 162,139.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,900 : 110,934 = 110,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,900/110,934 = 110,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,900x = 110,934 × 110,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,900x = 12,306,352,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,306,352,356/75,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,139.03
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