Finding the Third Proportional to 74,848 and 163,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,848 and 163,776 is: 358,360.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,848 : 163,776 = 163,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,848/163,776 = 163,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,848x = 163,776 × 163,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,848x = 26,822,578,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,822,578,176/74,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,360.65
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