Finding the Third Proportional to 74,276 and 112,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,276 and 112,044 is: 169,016.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,276 : 112,044 = 112,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,276/112,044 = 112,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,276x = 112,044 × 112,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,276x = 12,553,857,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,553,857,936/74,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,016.34
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