Finding the Third Proportional to 73,884 and 110,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,884 and 110,799 is: 166,158.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,884 : 110,799 = 110,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,884/110,799 = 110,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,884x = 110,799 × 110,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,884x = 12,276,418,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,276,418,401/73,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,158.01
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