Finding the Third Proportional to 162,574 and 347,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,574 and 347,692 is: 743,598.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,574 : 347,692 = 347,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,574/347,692 = 347,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,574x = 347,692 × 347,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,574x = 120,889,726,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,889,726,864/162,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,598.16
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