Finding the Third Proportional to 74,546 and 156,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,546 and 156,388 is: 328,082.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,546 : 156,388 = 156,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,546/156,388 = 156,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,546x = 156,388 × 156,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,546x = 24,457,206,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,457,206,544/74,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,082.08
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