Finding the Third Proportional to 162,294 and 349,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,294 and 349,554 is: 752,880.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,294 : 349,554 = 349,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,294/349,554 = 349,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,294x = 349,554 × 349,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,294x = 122,187,998,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,187,998,916/162,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,880.57
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