Finding the Third Proportional to 74,254 and 163,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,254 and 163,210 is: 358,734.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,254 : 163,210 = 163,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,254/163,210 = 163,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,254x = 163,210 × 163,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,254x = 26,637,504,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,637,504,100/74,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,734.94
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