Finding the Third Proportional to 74,228 and 114,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,228 and 114,958 is: 178,037.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,228 : 114,958 = 114,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,228/114,958 = 114,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,228x = 114,958 × 114,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,228x = 13,215,341,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,215,341,764/74,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,037.15
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