Finding the Third Proportional to 74,307 and 162,195
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,307 and 162,195 is: 354,034.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,307 : 162,195 = 162,195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,307/162,195 = 162,195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,307x = 162,195 × 162,195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,307x = 26,307,218,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,307,218,025/74,307 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,034.18
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