Finding the Third Proportional to 162,202 and 348,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,202 and 348,378 is: 748,247.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,202 : 348,378 = 348,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,202/348,378 = 348,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,202x = 348,378 × 348,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,202x = 121,367,230,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,367,230,884/162,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,247.44
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