Finding the Third Proportional to 74,958 and 160,542
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,958 and 160,542 is: 343,842.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,958 : 160,542 = 160,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,958/160,542 = 160,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,958x = 160,542 × 160,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,958x = 25,773,733,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,773,733,764/74,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,842.34
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