Finding the Third Proportional to 74,316 and 158,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,316 and 158,712 is: 338,951.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,316 : 158,712 = 158,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,316/158,712 = 158,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,316x = 158,712 × 158,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,316x = 25,189,498,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,189,498,944/74,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,951.22
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