Finding the Third Proportional to 74,124 and 164,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,124 and 164,826 is: 366,515.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,124 : 164,826 = 164,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,124/164,826 = 164,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,124x = 164,826 × 164,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,124x = 27,167,610,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,167,610,276/74,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,515.71
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