Finding the Third Proportional to 74,460 and 162,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,460 and 162,744 is: 355,702.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,460 : 162,744 = 162,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,460/162,744 = 162,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,460x = 162,744 × 162,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,460x = 26,485,609,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,485,609,536/74,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355,702.52
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