Finding the Third Proportional to 74,392 and 104,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,392 and 104,052 is: 145,537.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,392 : 104,052 = 104,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,392/104,052 = 104,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,392x = 104,052 × 104,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,392x = 10,826,818,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,826,818,704/74,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,537.41
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