Finding the Third Proportional to 74,408 and 113,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,408 and 113,358 is: 172,696.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,408 : 113,358 = 113,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,408/113,358 = 113,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,408x = 113,358 × 113,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,408x = 12,850,036,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,850,036,164/74,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,696.97
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