Finding the Third Proportional to 52,180 and 74,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,180 and 74,350 is: 105,939.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,180 : 74,350 = 74,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,180/74,350 = 74,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,180x = 74,350 × 74,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,180x = 5,527,922,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,527,922,500/52,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,939.49
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