Finding the Third Proportional to 74,025 and 150,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,025 and 150,798 is: 307,194.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,025 : 150,798 = 150,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,025/150,798 = 150,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,025x = 150,798 × 150,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,025x = 22,740,036,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,740,036,804/74,025 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,194.01
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