Finding the Third Proportional to 162,466 and 356,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,466 and 356,316 is: 781,462.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,466 : 356,316 = 356,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,466/356,316 = 356,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,466x = 356,316 × 356,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,466x = 126,961,091,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,961,091,856/162,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 781,462.53
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