Finding the Third Proportional to 162,500 and 362,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,500 and 362,343 is: 807,953.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,500 : 362,343 = 362,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,500/362,343 = 362,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,500x = 362,343 × 362,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,500x = 131,292,449,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,292,449,649/162,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 807,953.54
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