Finding the Third Proportional to 162,423 and 391,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,423 and 391,293 is: 942,663.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,423 : 391,293 = 391,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,423/391,293 = 391,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,423x = 391,293 × 391,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,423x = 153,110,211,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,110,211,849/162,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 942,663.37
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