Finding the Third Proportional to 162,734.25 and 350,439.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,734.25 and 350,439.75 is: 754,653.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,734.25 : 350,439.75 = 350,439.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,734.25/350,439.75 = 350,439.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,734.25x = 350,439.75 × 350,439.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,734.25x = 122,808,018,380.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,808,018,380.06/162,734.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 754,653.79
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