Finding the Third Proportional to 75,674 and 164,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,674 and 164,470 is: 357,459.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,674 : 164,470 = 164,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,674/164,470 = 164,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,674x = 164,470 × 164,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,674x = 27,050,380,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,050,380,900/75,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,459.38
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