Finding the Third Proportional to 36,344 and 74,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,344 and 74,160 is: 151,323.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,344 : 74,160 = 74,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,344/74,160 = 74,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,344x = 74,160 × 74,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,344x = 5,499,705,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,499,705,600/36,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,323.62
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