Finding the Third Proportional to 74,838 and 160,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,838 and 160,053 is: 342,298.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,838 : 160,053 = 160,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,838/160,053 = 160,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,838x = 160,053 × 160,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,838x = 25,616,962,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,616,962,809/74,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,298.87
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