Finding the Third Proportional to 74,496 and 151,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,496 and 151,152 is: 306,686.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,496 : 151,152 = 151,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,496/151,152 = 151,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,496x = 151,152 × 151,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,496x = 22,846,927,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,846,927,104/74,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,686.63
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