Finding the Third Proportional to 74,648 and 164,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,648 and 164,032 is: 360,444.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,648 : 164,032 = 164,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,648/164,032 = 164,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,648x = 164,032 × 164,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,648x = 26,906,497,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,906,497,024/74,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,444.98
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