Finding the Third Proportional to 74,237 and 161,797
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,237 and 161,797 is: 352,631.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,237 : 161,797 = 161,797 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,237/161,797 = 161,797/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,237x = 161,797 × 161,797 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,237x = 26,178,269,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,178,269,209/74,237 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,631.02
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