Finding the Third Proportional to 74,088 and 104,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,088 and 104,332 is: 146,922.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,088 : 104,332 = 104,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,088/104,332 = 104,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,088x = 104,332 × 104,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,088x = 10,885,166,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,885,166,224/74,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,922.12
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