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Finding the Third Proportional to 74,974 and 112,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 74,974 and 112,955 is: 170,176.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74,974 : 112,955 = 112,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74,974/112,955 = 112,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74,974x = 112,955 × 112,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74,974x = 12,758,832,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,758,832,025/74,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,176.75

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