Finding the Third Proportional to 162,381 and 354,273
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,381 and 354,273 is: 772,931.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,381 : 354,273 = 354,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,381/354,273 = 354,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,381x = 354,273 × 354,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,381x = 125,509,358,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,509,358,529/162,381 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,931.31
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