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Finding the Third Proportional to 74,001 and 159,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 74,001 and 159,828 is: 345,197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74,001 : 159,828 = 159,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74,001/159,828 = 159,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74,001x = 159,828 × 159,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74,001x = 25,544,989,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,544,989,584/74,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,197.90

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