Finding the Third Proportional to 162,714 and 350,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,714 and 350,397 is: 754,563.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,714 : 350,397 = 350,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,714/350,397 = 350,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,714x = 350,397 × 350,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,714x = 122,778,057,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,778,057,609/162,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 754,563.58
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