Finding the Third Proportional to 74,076 and 105,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,076 and 105,852 is: 151,258.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,076 : 105,852 = 105,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,076/105,852 = 105,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,076x = 105,852 × 105,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,076x = 11,204,645,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,204,645,904/74,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,258.79
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