Finding the Third Proportional to 75,911 and 120,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,911 and 120,650 is: 191,756.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,911 : 120,650 = 120,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,911/120,650 = 120,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,911x = 120,650 × 120,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,911x = 14,556,422,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,556,422,500/75,911 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,756.43
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