Finding the Third Proportional to 74,192 and 113,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,192 and 113,744 is: 174,381.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,192 : 113,744 = 113,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,192/113,744 = 113,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,192x = 113,744 × 113,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,192x = 12,937,697,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,937,697,536/74,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,381.30
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