Finding the Third Proportional to 75,960 and 110,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,960 and 110,996 is: 162,192.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,960 : 110,996 = 110,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,960/110,996 = 110,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,960x = 110,996 × 110,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,960x = 12,320,112,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,320,112,016/75,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,192.10
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