Finding the Third Proportional to 74,526 and 110,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,526 and 110,776 is: 164,658.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,526 : 110,776 = 110,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,526/110,776 = 110,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,526x = 110,776 × 110,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,526x = 12,271,322,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,271,322,176/74,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,658.27
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