Finding the Third Proportional to 75,924 and 151,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,924 and 151,758 is: 303,336.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,924 : 151,758 = 151,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,924/151,758 = 151,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,924x = 151,758 × 151,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,924x = 23,030,490,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,030,490,564/75,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,336.11
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