Finding the Third Proportional to 74,155 and 159,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,155 and 159,975 is: 345,114.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,155 : 159,975 = 159,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,155/159,975 = 159,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,155x = 159,975 × 159,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,155x = 25,592,000,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,592,000,625/74,155 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,114.97
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