Finding the Third Proportional to 74,671 and 161,229
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,671 and 161,229 is: 348,124.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,671 : 161,229 = 161,229 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,671/161,229 = 161,229/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,671x = 161,229 × 161,229 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,671x = 25,994,790,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,994,790,441/74,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,124.31
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