Finding the Third Proportional to 74,128 and 162,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,128 and 162,100 is: 354,473.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,128 : 162,100 = 162,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,128/162,100 = 162,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,128x = 162,100 × 162,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,128x = 26,276,410,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,276,410,000/74,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,473.48
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