Finding the Third Proportional to 74,750 and 159,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,750 and 159,188 is: 339,007.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,750 : 159,188 = 159,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,750/159,188 = 159,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,750x = 159,188 × 159,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,750x = 25,340,819,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,340,819,344/74,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,007.62
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