Finding the Third Proportional to 74,625,732 and 161,475,153.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,625,732 and 161,475,153.75 is: 349,399,926.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,625,732 : 161,475,153.75 = 161,475,153.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,625,732/161,475,153.75 = 161,475,153.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,625,732x = 161,475,153.75 × 161,475,153.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,625,732x = 26,074,225,278,586,140 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,074,225,278,586,140/74,625,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,399,926.54
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