Finding the Third Proportional to 73,960 and 110,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,960 and 110,812 is: 166,026.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,960 : 110,812 = 110,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,960/110,812 = 110,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,960x = 110,812 × 110,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,960x = 12,279,299,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,279,299,344/73,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,026.22
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