Finding the Third Proportional to 74,092 and 153,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,092 and 153,368 is: 317,466.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,092 : 153,368 = 153,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,092/153,368 = 153,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,092x = 153,368 × 153,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,092x = 23,521,743,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,521,743,424/74,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,466.71
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