Finding the Third Proportional to 74,173 and 117,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,173 and 117,929 is: 187,497.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,173 : 117,929 = 117,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,173/117,929 = 117,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,173x = 117,929 × 117,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,173x = 13,907,249,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,907,249,041/74,173 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,497.46
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