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Finding the Third Proportional to 74,466 and 162,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 74,466 and 162,040 is: 352,603.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74,466 : 162,040 = 162,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74,466/162,040 = 162,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74,466x = 162,040 × 162,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74,466x = 26,256,961,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,256,961,600/74,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,603.36

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