Finding the Third Proportional to 74,662 and 161,779
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,662 and 161,779 is: 350,545.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,662 : 161,779 = 161,779 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,662/161,779 = 161,779/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,662x = 161,779 × 161,779 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,662x = 26,172,444,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,172,444,841/74,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,545.72
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