Finding the Third Proportional to 74,132 and 161,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,132 and 161,368 is: 351,260.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,132 : 161,368 = 161,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,132/161,368 = 161,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,132x = 161,368 × 161,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,132x = 26,039,631,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,039,631,424/74,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,260.34
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