Finding the Third Proportional to 162,072 and 353,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,072 and 353,736 is: 772,059.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,072 : 353,736 = 353,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,072/353,736 = 353,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,072x = 353,736 × 353,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,072x = 125,129,157,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,129,157,696/162,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,059.07
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