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