Finding the Third Proportional to 74,628 and 161,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,628 and 161,288 is: 348,579.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,628 : 161,288 = 161,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,628/161,288 = 161,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,628x = 161,288 × 161,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,628x = 26,013,818,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,013,818,944/74,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,579.88
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