Finding the Third Proportional to 74.50 and 109
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Solution
The third proportional to 74.50 and 109 is: 159.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74.50 : 109 = 109 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74.50/109 = 109/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74.50x = 109 × 109 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74.50x = 11,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,881/74.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159.48
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