Finding the Third Proportional to 73,848 and 110,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,848 and 110,864 is: 166,434.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,848 : 110,864 = 110,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,848/110,864 = 110,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,848x = 110,864 × 110,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,848x = 12,290,826,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,290,826,496/73,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,434.11
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