Finding the Third Proportional to 74,148 and 159,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,148 and 159,960 is: 345,082.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,148 : 159,960 = 159,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,148/159,960 = 159,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,148x = 159,960 × 159,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,148x = 25,587,201,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,587,201,600/74,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,082.83
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