Finding the Third Proportional to 74,085 and 114,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,085 and 114,888 is: 178,163.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,085 : 114,888 = 114,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,085/114,888 = 114,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,085x = 114,888 × 114,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,085x = 13,199,252,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,199,252,544/74,085 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,163.63
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