Finding the Third Proportional to 162,336 and 355,805
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,336 and 355,805 is: 779,846.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,336 : 355,805 = 355,805 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,336/355,805 = 355,805/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,336x = 355,805 × 355,805 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,336x = 126,597,198,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,597,198,025/162,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,846.73
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