Finding the Third Proportional to 74,496 and 95,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,496 and 95,649 is: 122,808.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,496 : 95,649 = 95,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,496/95,649 = 95,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,496x = 95,649 × 95,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,496x = 9,148,731,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,148,731,201/74,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,808.35
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