Finding the Third Proportional to 74,125.50 and 163,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,125.50 and 163,014 is: 358,494.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,125.50 : 163,014 = 163,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,125.50/163,014 = 163,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,125.50x = 163,014 × 163,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,125.50x = 26,573,564,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,573,564,196/74,125.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,494.23
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