Finding the Third Proportional to 74,570.63 and 108,334.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,570.63 and 108,334.13 is: 157,384.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,570.63 : 108,334.13 = 108,334.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,570.63/108,334.13 = 108,334.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,570.63x = 108,334.13 × 108,334.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,570.63x = 11,736,282,639.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,736,282,639.52/74,570.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,384.80
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