Finding the Third Proportional to 73,166 and 99,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,166 and 99,374 is: 134,969.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,166 : 99,374 = 99,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,166/99,374 = 99,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,166x = 99,374 × 99,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,166x = 9,875,191,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,875,191,876/73,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,969.68
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