Finding the Third Proportional to 162,275 and 349,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,275 and 349,516 is: 752,805.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,275 : 349,516 = 349,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,275/349,516 = 349,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,275x = 349,516 × 349,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,275x = 122,161,434,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,161,434,256/162,275 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,805.02
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