Finding the Third Proportional to 74,309 and 160,738
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,309 and 160,738 is: 347,692.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,309 : 160,738 = 160,738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,309/160,738 = 160,738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,309x = 160,738 × 160,738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,309x = 25,836,704,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,836,704,644/74,309 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 347,692.80
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