Finding the Third Proportional to 162,198 and 348,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,198 and 348,372 is: 748,240.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,198 : 348,372 = 348,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,198/348,372 = 348,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,198x = 348,372 × 348,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,198x = 121,363,050,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,363,050,384/162,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,240.12
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