Finding the Third Proportional to 74,032 and 161,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,032 and 161,872 is: 353,935.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,032 : 161,872 = 161,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,032/161,872 = 161,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,032x = 161,872 × 161,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,032x = 26,202,544,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,202,544,384/74,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,935.38
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