Finding the Third Proportional to 162,328 and 353,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,328 and 353,816 is: 771,190.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,328 : 353,816 = 353,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,328/353,816 = 353,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,328x = 353,816 × 353,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,328x = 125,185,761,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,185,761,856/162,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771,190.19
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