Finding the Third Proportional to 74,079 and 114,879
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,079 and 114,879 is: 178,150.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,079 : 114,879 = 114,879 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,079/114,879 = 114,879/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,079x = 114,879 × 114,879 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,079x = 13,197,184,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,197,184,641/74,079 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,150.15
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