Finding the Third Proportional to 74,991 and 156,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,991 and 156,912 is: 328,324.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,991 : 156,912 = 156,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,991/156,912 = 156,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,991x = 156,912 × 156,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,991x = 24,621,375,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,621,375,744/74,991 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,324.41
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