Finding the Third Proportional to 73,669 and 113,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,669 and 113,300 is: 174,250.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,669 : 113,300 = 113,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,669/113,300 = 113,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,669x = 113,300 × 113,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,669x = 12,836,890,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,836,890,000/73,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,250.91
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