Finding the Third Proportional to 74,514 and 161,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,514 and 161,730 is: 351,029.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,514 : 161,730 = 161,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,514/161,730 = 161,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,514x = 161,730 × 161,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,514x = 26,156,592,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,156,592,900/74,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,029.24
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