Finding the Third Proportional to 162,274 and 354,073
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,274 and 354,073 is: 772,567.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,274 : 354,073 = 354,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,274/354,073 = 354,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,274x = 354,073 × 354,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,274x = 125,367,689,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,367,689,329/162,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,567.94
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