Finding the Third Proportional to 74,232 and 161,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,232 and 161,788 is: 352,615.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,232 : 161,788 = 161,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,232/161,788 = 161,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,232x = 161,788 × 161,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,232x = 26,175,356,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,175,356,944/74,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,615.54
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