Finding the Third Proportional to 73,950 and 110,889
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,950 and 110,889 is: 166,279.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,950 : 110,889 = 110,889 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,950/110,889 = 110,889/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,950x = 110,889 × 110,889 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,950x = 12,296,370,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,296,370,321/73,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,279.52
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