Finding the Third Proportional to 162,508 and 259,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,508 and 259,504 is: 414,393.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,508 : 259,504 = 259,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,508/259,504 = 259,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,508x = 259,504 × 259,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,508x = 67,342,326,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,342,326,016/162,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,393.91
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