Finding the Third Proportional to 74,076 and 162,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,076 and 162,912 is: 358,285.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,076 : 162,912 = 162,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,076/162,912 = 162,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,076x = 162,912 × 162,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,076x = 26,540,319,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,540,319,744/74,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,285.00
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