Finding the Third Proportional to 162,292 and 350,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,292 and 350,504 is: 756,987.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,292 : 350,504 = 350,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,292/350,504 = 350,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,292x = 350,504 × 350,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,292x = 122,853,054,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,853,054,016/162,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756,987.74
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