Finding the Third Proportional to 74,656 and 115,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,656 and 115,600 is: 178,999.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,656 : 115,600 = 115,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,656/115,600 = 115,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,656x = 115,600 × 115,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,656x = 13,363,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,363,360,000/74,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,999.14
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