Finding the Third Proportional to 162,112 and 349,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,112 and 349,193 is: 752,169.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,112 : 349,193 = 349,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,112/349,193 = 349,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,112x = 349,193 × 349,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,112x = 121,935,751,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,935,751,249/162,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,169.80
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