Finding the Third Proportional to 74,529,984.50 and 162,877,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,529,984.50 and 162,877,374 is: 355,951,220.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,529,984.50 : 162,877,374 = 162,877,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,529,984.50/162,877,374 = 162,877,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,529,984.50x = 162,877,374 × 162,877,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,529,984.50x = 26,529,038,961,135,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,529,038,961,135,876/74,529,984.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355,951,220.69
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