Finding the Third Proportional to 162,216 and 346,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,216 and 346,850 is: 741,634.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,216 : 346,850 = 346,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,216/346,850 = 346,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,216x = 346,850 × 346,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,216x = 120,304,922,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,304,922,500/162,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,634.13
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