Finding the Third Proportional to 162,672 and 352,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,672 and 352,496 is: 763,828.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,672 : 352,496 = 352,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,672/352,496 = 352,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,672x = 352,496 × 352,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,672x = 124,253,430,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,253,430,016/162,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,828.01
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