Finding the Third Proportional to 74,438 and 101,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,438 and 101,083 is: 137,265.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,438 : 101,083 = 101,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,438/101,083 = 101,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,438x = 101,083 × 101,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,438x = 10,217,772,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,217,772,889/74,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,265.55
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