Finding the Third Proportional to 162,669 and 352,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,669 and 352,490 is: 763,816.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,669 : 352,490 = 352,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,669/352,490 = 352,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,669x = 352,490 × 352,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,669x = 124,249,200,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,249,200,100/162,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,816.09
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