Finding the Third Proportional to 74,984 and 158,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,984 and 158,397 is: 334,599.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,984 : 158,397 = 158,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,984/158,397 = 158,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,984x = 158,397 × 158,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,984x = 25,089,609,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,089,609,609/74,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,599.51
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