Finding the Third Proportional to 74,754 and 124,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,754 and 124,584 is: 207,630.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,754 : 124,584 = 124,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,754/124,584 = 124,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,754x = 124,584 × 124,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,754x = 15,521,173,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,521,173,056/74,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,630.00
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