Finding the Third Proportional to 74,152 and 153,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,152 and 153,484 is: 317,689.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,152 : 153,484 = 153,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,152/153,484 = 153,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,152x = 153,484 × 153,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,152x = 23,557,338,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,557,338,256/74,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,689.86
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