Finding the Third Proportional to 74,180 and 164,945
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,180 and 164,945 is: 366,768.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,180 : 164,945 = 164,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,180/164,945 = 164,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,180x = 164,945 × 164,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,180x = 27,206,853,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,206,853,025/74,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,768.04
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