Finding the Third Proportional to 74,398 and 163,538
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,398 and 163,538 is: 359,481.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,398 : 163,538 = 163,538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,398/163,538 = 163,538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,398x = 163,538 × 163,538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,398x = 26,744,677,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,744,677,444/74,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,481.13
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