Finding the Third Proportional to 74,694 and 164,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,694 and 164,108 is: 360,556.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,694 : 164,108 = 164,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,694/164,108 = 164,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,694x = 164,108 × 164,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,694x = 26,931,435,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,931,435,664/74,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,556.88
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