Finding the Third Proportional to 74,272 and 115,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,272 and 115,060 is: 178,247.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,272 : 115,060 = 115,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,272/115,060 = 115,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,272x = 115,060 × 115,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,272x = 13,238,803,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,238,803,600/74,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,247.57
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