Finding the Third Proportional to 74,342 and 163,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,342 and 163,444 is: 359,338.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,342 : 163,444 = 163,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,342/163,444 = 163,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,342x = 163,444 × 163,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,342x = 26,713,941,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,713,941,136/74,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,338.48
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