Finding the Third Proportional to 66,774 and 157,626.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,774 and 157,626.75 is: 372,093.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,774 : 157,626.75 = 157,626.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,774/157,626.75 = 157,626.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,774x = 157,626.75 × 157,626.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,774x = 24,846,192,315.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,846,192,315.56/66,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,093.81
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