Finding the Third Proportional to 75,912 and 113,254.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,912 and 113,254.50 is: 168,966.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,912 : 113,254.50 = 113,254.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,912/113,254.50 = 113,254.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,912x = 113,254.50 × 113,254.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,912x = 12,826,581,770.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,826,581,770.25/75,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,966.46
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