Finding the Third Proportional to 74,151 and 159,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,151 and 159,966 is: 345,094.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,151 : 159,966 = 159,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,151/159,966 = 159,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,151x = 159,966 × 159,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,151x = 25,589,121,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,589,121,156/74,151 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,094.75
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