Finding the Third Proportional to 74,982 and 162,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,982 and 162,204 is: 350,886.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,982 : 162,204 = 162,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,982/162,204 = 162,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,982x = 162,204 × 162,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,982x = 26,310,137,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,310,137,616/74,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,886.05
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