Finding the Third Proportional to 73,754 and 110,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,754 and 110,703 is: 166,162.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,754 : 110,703 = 110,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,754/110,703 = 110,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,754x = 110,703 × 110,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,754x = 12,255,154,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,255,154,209/73,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,162.57
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