Finding the Third Proportional to 162,670 and 352,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,670 and 352,492 is: 763,820.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,670 : 352,492 = 352,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,670/352,492 = 352,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,670x = 352,492 × 352,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,670x = 124,250,610,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,250,610,064/162,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,820.07
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