Finding the Third Proportional to 162,746 and 352,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,746 and 352,250 is: 762,415.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,746 : 352,250 = 352,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,746/352,250 = 352,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,746x = 352,250 × 352,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,746x = 124,080,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,080,062,500/162,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,415.44
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