Finding the Third Proportional to 74,799 and 163,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,799 and 163,674 is: 358,148.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,799 : 163,674 = 163,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,799/163,674 = 163,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,799x = 163,674 × 163,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,799x = 26,789,178,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,789,178,276/74,799 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,148.88
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