Finding the Third Proportional to 74,172 and 164,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,172 and 164,361 is: 364,214.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,172 : 164,361 = 164,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,172/164,361 = 164,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,172x = 164,361 × 164,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,172x = 27,014,538,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,014,538,321/74,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 364,214.78
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