Finding the Third Proportional to 74,178 and 163,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,178 and 163,098 is: 358,609.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,178 : 163,098 = 163,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,178/163,098 = 163,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,178x = 163,098 × 163,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,178x = 26,600,957,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,600,957,604/74,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,609.80
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