Finding the Third Proportional to 74,406 and 156,093
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,406 and 156,093 is: 327,460.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,406 : 156,093 = 156,093 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,406/156,093 = 156,093/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,406x = 156,093 × 156,093 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,406x = 24,365,024,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,365,024,649/74,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,460.48
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