Finding the Third Proportional to 73,040 and 112,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,040 and 112,785 is: 174,157.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,040 : 112,785 = 112,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,040/112,785 = 112,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,040x = 112,785 × 112,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,040x = 12,720,456,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,720,456,225/73,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,157.40
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