Finding the Third Proportional to 74,451.38 and 160,566.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,451.38 and 160,566.75 is: 346,288.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,451.38 : 160,566.75 = 160,566.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,451.38/160,566.75 = 160,566.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,451.38x = 160,566.75 × 160,566.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,451.38x = 25,781,681,205.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,781,681,205.56/74,451.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 346,288.85
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