Finding the Third Proportional to 74,610 and 112,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,610 and 112,635 is: 170,039.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,610 : 112,635 = 112,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,610/112,635 = 112,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,610x = 112,635 × 112,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,610x = 12,686,643,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,686,643,225/74,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 170,039.45
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