Finding the Third Proportional to 73,782 and 110,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,782 and 110,727 is: 166,171.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,782 : 110,727 = 110,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,782/110,727 = 110,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,782x = 110,727 × 110,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,782x = 12,260,468,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,260,468,529/73,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,171.54
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