Finding the Third Proportional to 74,602,983 and 160,543,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,602,983 and 160,543,378 is: 345,484,526.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,602,983 : 160,543,378 = 160,543,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,602,983/160,543,378 = 160,543,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,602,983x = 160,543,378 × 160,543,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,602,983x = 25,774,176,219,650,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,774,176,219,650,884/74,602,983 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,484,526.00
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