Finding the Third Proportional to 74,994 and 105,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,994 and 105,476 is: 148,347.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,994 : 105,476 = 105,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,994/105,476 = 105,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,994x = 105,476 × 105,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,994x = 11,125,186,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,125,186,576/74,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,347.69
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