Finding the Third Proportional to 74,064 and 111,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,064 and 111,750 is: 168,611.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,064 : 111,750 = 111,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,064/111,750 = 111,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,064x = 111,750 × 111,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,064x = 12,488,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,488,062,500/74,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,611.77
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