Finding the Third Proportional to 74,084 and 111,135
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,084 and 111,135 is: 166,716.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,084 : 111,135 = 111,135 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,084/111,135 = 111,135/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,084x = 111,135 × 111,135 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,084x = 12,350,988,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,350,988,225/74,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,716.00
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