Finding the Third Proportional to 74,706 and 161,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,706 and 161,859 is: 350,685.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,706 : 161,859 = 161,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,706/161,859 = 161,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,706x = 161,859 × 161,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,706x = 26,198,335,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,198,335,881/74,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,685.83
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