Finding the Third Proportional to 162,252 and 354,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,252 and 354,384 is: 774,030.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,252 : 354,384 = 354,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,252/354,384 = 354,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,252x = 354,384 × 354,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,252x = 125,588,019,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,588,019,456/162,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,030.64
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