Finding the Third Proportional to 74,490,426 and 160,365,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,490,426 and 160,365,312 is: 345,239,444.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,490,426 : 160,365,312 = 160,365,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,490,426/160,365,312 = 160,365,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,490,426x = 160,365,312 × 160,365,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,490,426x = 25,717,033,292,857,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,717,033,292,857,344/74,490,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,239,444.50
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