Finding the Third Proportional to 74,414 and 106,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,414 and 106,086 is: 151,238.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,414 : 106,086 = 106,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,414/106,086 = 106,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,414x = 106,086 × 106,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,414x = 11,254,239,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,254,239,396/74,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,238.20
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