Finding the Third Proportional to 162,198 and 348,369.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,198 and 348,369.75 is: 748,230.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,198 : 348,369.75 = 348,369.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,198/348,369.75 = 348,369.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,198x = 348,369.75 × 348,369.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,198x = 121,361,482,715.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,361,482,715.06/162,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,230.45
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