Finding the Third Proportional to 74,528 and 119,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,528 and 119,676 is: 192,174.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,528 : 119,676 = 119,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,528/119,676 = 119,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,528x = 119,676 × 119,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,528x = 14,322,344,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,322,344,976/74,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,174.01
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