Finding the Third Proportional to 74,741,742 and 160,657,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,741,742 and 160,657,596 is: 345,333,978.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,741,742 : 160,657,596 = 160,657,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,741,742/160,657,596 = 160,657,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,741,742x = 160,657,596 × 160,657,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,741,742x = 25,810,863,152,499,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,810,863,152,499,216/74,741,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,333,978.87
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