Finding the Third Proportional to 74,272 and 160,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,272 and 160,382 is: 346,326.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,272 : 160,382 = 160,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,272/160,382 = 160,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,272x = 160,382 × 160,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,272x = 25,722,385,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,722,385,924/74,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 346,326.82
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