Finding the Third Proportional to 75,924 and 114,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,924 and 114,804 is: 173,594.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,924 : 114,804 = 114,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,924/114,804 = 114,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,924x = 114,804 × 114,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,924x = 13,179,958,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,179,958,416/75,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173,594.10
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