Finding the Third Proportional to 74,810 and 110,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,810 and 110,001 is: 161,746.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,810 : 110,001 = 110,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,810/110,001 = 110,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,810x = 110,001 × 110,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,810x = 12,100,220,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,100,220,001/74,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,746.02
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