Finding the Third Proportional to 74,316 and 160,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,316 and 160,752 is: 347,720.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,316 : 160,752 = 160,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,316/160,752 = 160,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,316x = 160,752 × 160,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,316x = 25,841,205,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,841,205,504/74,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 347,720.62
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