Finding the Third Proportional to 74,066 and 159,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,066 and 159,768 is: 344,636.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,066 : 159,768 = 159,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,066/159,768 = 159,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,066x = 159,768 × 159,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,066x = 25,525,813,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,525,813,824/74,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,636.05
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