Finding the Third Proportional to 74,462 and 151,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,462 and 151,084 is: 306,550.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,462 : 151,084 = 151,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,462/151,084 = 151,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,462x = 151,084 × 151,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,462x = 22,826,375,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,826,375,056/74,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,550.66
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