Finding the Third Proportional to 114,072 and 274,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,072 and 274,812 is: 662,052.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,072 : 274,812 = 274,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,072/274,812 = 274,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,072x = 274,812 × 274,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,072x = 75,521,635,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,521,635,344/114,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,052.35
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