Finding the Third Proportional to 74,814 and 124,677
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,814 and 124,677 is: 207,773.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,814 : 124,677 = 124,677 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,814/124,677 = 124,677/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,814x = 124,677 × 124,677 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,814x = 15,544,354,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,544,354,329/74,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,773.34
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