Finding the Third Proportional to 74,693 and 160,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,693 and 160,906 is: 346,628.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,693 : 160,906 = 160,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,693/160,906 = 160,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,693x = 160,906 × 160,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,693x = 25,890,740,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,890,740,836/74,693 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 346,628.74
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