Finding the Third Proportional to 74,119 and 164,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,119 and 164,814 is: 366,487.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,119 : 164,814 = 164,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,119/164,814 = 164,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,119x = 164,814 × 164,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,119x = 27,163,654,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,163,654,596/74,119 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,487.06
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