Finding the Third Proportional to 74,766.75 and 106,641.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,766.75 and 106,641.75 is: 152,105.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,766.75 : 106,641.75 = 106,641.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,766.75/106,641.75 = 106,641.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,766.75x = 106,641.75 × 106,641.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,766.75x = 11,372,462,843.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,372,462,843.06/74,766.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,105.89
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