Finding the Third Proportional to 74.81 and 162
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Solution
The third proportional to 74.81 and 162 is: 350.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74.81 : 162 = 162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74.81/162 = 162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74.81x = 162 × 162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74.81x = 26,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,244/74.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350.80
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