Finding the Third Proportional to 74,372 and 145,007
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,372 and 145,007 is: 282,727.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,372 : 145,007 = 145,007 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,372/145,007 = 145,007/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,372x = 145,007 × 145,007 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,372x = 21,027,030,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,027,030,049/74,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,727.77
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