Finding the Third Proportional to 74,458 and 159,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,458 and 159,304 is: 340,833.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,458 : 159,304 = 159,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,458/159,304 = 159,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,458x = 159,304 × 159,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,458x = 25,377,764,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,377,764,416/74,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340,833.28
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