Finding the Third Proportional to 75,966 and 122,049
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,966 and 122,049 is: 196,087.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,966 : 122,049 = 122,049 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,966/122,049 = 122,049/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,966x = 122,049 × 122,049 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,966x = 14,895,958,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,895,958,401/75,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,087.18
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