Finding the Third Proportional to 162,108 and 349,185
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,108 and 349,185 is: 752,153.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,108 : 349,185 = 349,185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,108/349,185 = 349,185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,108x = 349,185 × 349,185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,108x = 121,930,164,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,930,164,225/162,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,153.90
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