Finding the Third Proportional to 162,408 and 354,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,408 and 354,330 is: 773,051.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,408 : 354,330 = 354,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,408/354,330 = 354,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,408x = 354,330 × 354,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,408x = 125,549,748,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,549,748,900/162,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 773,051.51
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