Finding the Third Proportional to 162,324 and 354,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,324 and 354,174 is: 772,770.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,324 : 354,174 = 354,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,324/354,174 = 354,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,324x = 354,174 × 354,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,324x = 125,439,222,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,439,222,276/162,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,770.65
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