Finding the Third Proportional to 74,741,724 and 160,657,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,741,724 and 160,657,560 is: 345,333,907.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,741,724 : 160,657,560 = 160,657,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,741,724/160,657,560 = 160,657,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,741,724x = 160,657,560 × 160,657,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,741,724x = 25,810,851,585,153,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,810,851,585,153,600/74,741,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,333,907.27
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