Finding the Third Proportional to 74,448 and 162,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,448 and 162,027 is: 352,632.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,448 : 162,027 = 162,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,448/162,027 = 162,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,448x = 162,027 × 162,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,448x = 26,252,748,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,252,748,729/74,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,632.02
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