Finding the Third Proportional to 74,533 and 109,423
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,533 and 109,423 is: 160,645.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,533 : 109,423 = 109,423 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,533/109,423 = 109,423/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,533x = 109,423 × 109,423 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,533x = 11,973,392,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,973,392,929/74,533 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,645.53
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