Finding the Third Proportional to 74,971 and 163,587
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,971 and 163,587 is: 356,947.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,971 : 163,587 = 163,587 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,971/163,587 = 163,587/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,971x = 163,587 × 163,587 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,971x = 26,760,706,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,760,706,569/74,971 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,947.44
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