Finding the Third Proportional to 162,317 and 354,159
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,317 and 354,159 is: 772,738.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,317 : 354,159 = 354,159 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,317/354,159 = 354,159/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,317x = 354,159 × 354,159 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,317x = 125,428,597,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,428,597,281/162,317 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,738.51
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