Finding the Third Proportional to 75,925 and 181,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,925 and 181,336 is: 433,095.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,925 : 181,336 = 181,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,925/181,336 = 181,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,925x = 181,336 × 181,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,925x = 32,882,744,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,882,744,896/75,925 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433,095.09
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