Finding the Third Proportional to 74,080 and 105,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,080 and 105,864 is: 151,284.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,080 : 105,864 = 105,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,080/105,864 = 105,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,080x = 105,864 × 105,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,080x = 11,207,186,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,207,186,496/74,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,284.91
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