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Finding the Third Proportional to 74,266 and 115,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 74,266 and 115,955 is: 181,046.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74,266 : 115,955 = 115,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74,266/115,955 = 115,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74,266x = 115,955 × 115,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74,266x = 13,445,562,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,445,562,025/74,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,046.00

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