Finding the Third Proportional to 74,190 and 160,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,190 and 160,692 is: 348,051.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,190 : 160,692 = 160,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,190/160,692 = 160,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,190x = 160,692 × 160,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,190x = 25,821,918,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,821,918,864/74,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,051.20
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