Finding the Third Proportional to 74,446 and 154,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,446 and 154,908 is: 322,334.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,446 : 154,908 = 154,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,446/154,908 = 154,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,446x = 154,908 × 154,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,446x = 23,996,488,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,996,488,464/74,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,334.15
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