Finding the Third Proportional to 74,351 and 152,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,351 and 152,326 is: 312,076.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,351 : 152,326 = 152,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,351/152,326 = 152,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,351x = 152,326 × 152,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,351x = 23,203,210,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,203,210,276/74,351 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,076.64
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