Finding the Third Proportional to 73,936 and 113,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,936 and 113,646 is: 174,683.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,936 : 113,646 = 113,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,936/113,646 = 113,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,936x = 113,646 × 113,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,936x = 12,915,413,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,915,413,316/73,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,683.69
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