Finding the Third Proportional to 162,579 and 217,461
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,579 and 217,461 is: 290,869.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,579 : 217,461 = 217,461 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,579/217,461 = 217,461/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,579x = 217,461 × 217,461 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,579x = 47,289,286,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,289,286,521/162,579 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,869.59
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