Finding the Third Proportional to 74,849 and 161,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,849 and 161,361 is: 347,865.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,849 : 161,361 = 161,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,849/161,361 = 161,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,849x = 161,361 × 161,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,849x = 26,037,372,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,037,372,321/74,849 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 347,865.33
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