Finding the Third Proportional to 74,034 and 156,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,034 and 156,330 is: 330,106.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,034 : 156,330 = 156,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,034/156,330 = 156,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,034x = 156,330 × 156,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,034x = 24,439,068,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,439,068,900/74,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,106.02
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