Finding the Third Proportional to 74,544 and 112,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,544 and 112,336 is: 169,287.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,544 : 112,336 = 112,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,544/112,336 = 112,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,544x = 112,336 × 112,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,544x = 12,619,376,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,619,376,896/74,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,287.63
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