Finding the Third Proportional to 162,084 and 353,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,084 and 353,676 is: 771,740.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,084 : 353,676 = 353,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,084/353,676 = 353,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,084x = 353,676 × 353,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,084x = 125,086,712,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,086,712,976/162,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771,740.04
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