Finding the Third Proportional to 74,488.50 and 162,081
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,488.50 and 162,081 is: 352,675.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,488.50 : 162,081 = 162,081 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,488.50/162,081 = 162,081/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,488.50x = 162,081 × 162,081 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,488.50x = 26,270,250,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,270,250,561/74,488.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,675.25
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