Finding the Third Proportional to 74,512 and 161,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,512 and 161,642 is: 350,656.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,512 : 161,642 = 161,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,512/161,642 = 161,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,512x = 161,642 × 161,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,512x = 26,128,136,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,128,136,164/74,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,656.76
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