Finding the Third Proportional to 162,703 and 351,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,703 and 351,725 is: 760,345.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,703 : 351,725 = 351,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,703/351,725 = 351,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,703x = 351,725 × 351,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,703x = 123,710,475,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,710,475,625/162,703 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,345.39
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