Finding the Third Proportional to 73,764 and 115,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,764 and 115,254 is: 180,080.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,764 : 115,254 = 115,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,764/115,254 = 115,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,764x = 115,254 × 115,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,764x = 13,283,484,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,283,484,516/73,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,080.86
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