Finding the Third Proportional to 74,073 and 103,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,073 and 103,693 is: 145,157.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,073 : 103,693 = 103,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,073/103,693 = 103,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,073x = 103,693 × 103,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,073x = 10,752,238,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,752,238,249/74,073 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,157.32
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