Finding the Third Proportional to 162,341 and 355,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,341 and 355,232 is: 777,313.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,341 : 355,232 = 355,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,341/355,232 = 355,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,341x = 355,232 × 355,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,341x = 126,189,773,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,189,773,824/162,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,313.03
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