Finding the Third Proportional to 74,088 and 164,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,088 and 164,189 is: 363,864.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,088 : 164,189 = 164,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,088/164,189 = 164,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,088x = 164,189 × 164,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,088x = 26,958,027,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,958,027,721/74,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,864.97
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