Finding the Third Proportional to 74,008 and 159,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,008 and 159,833 is: 345,186.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,008 : 159,833 = 159,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,008/159,833 = 159,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,008x = 159,833 × 159,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,008x = 25,546,587,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,546,587,889/74,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,186.84
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