Finding the Third Proportional to 74,192 and 175,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,192 and 175,062 is: 413,072.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,192 : 175,062 = 175,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,192/175,062 = 175,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,192x = 175,062 × 175,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,192x = 30,646,703,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,646,703,844/74,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 413,072.89
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