Finding the Third Proportional to 74,295 and 144,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,295 and 144,864 is: 282,462.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,295 : 144,864 = 144,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,295/144,864 = 144,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,295x = 144,864 × 144,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,295x = 20,985,578,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,985,578,496/74,295 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,462.86
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