Finding the Third Proportional to 162,269 and 356,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,269 and 356,506 is: 783,245.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,269 : 356,506 = 356,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,269/356,506 = 356,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,269x = 356,506 × 356,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,269x = 127,096,528,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,096,528,036/162,269 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,245.89
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