Finding the Third Proportional to 74,924 and 159,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,924 and 159,383 is: 339,049.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,924 : 159,383 = 159,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,924/159,383 = 159,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,924x = 159,383 × 159,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,924x = 25,402,940,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,402,940,689/74,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,049.45
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