Finding the Third Proportional to 73,968 and 113,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,968 and 113,424 is: 173,926.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,968 : 113,424 = 113,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,968/113,424 = 113,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,968x = 113,424 × 113,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,968x = 12,865,003,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,865,003,776/73,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173,926.61
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