Finding the Third Proportional to 74,630 and 101,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,630 and 101,334 is: 137,593.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,630 : 101,334 = 101,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,630/101,334 = 101,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,630x = 101,334 × 101,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,630x = 10,268,579,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,268,579,556/74,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,593.19
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