Finding the Third Proportional to 162,762.75 and 352,590.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,762.75 and 352,590.75 is: 763,812.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,762.75 : 352,590.75 = 352,590.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,762.75/352,590.75 = 352,590.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,762.75x = 352,590.75 × 352,590.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,762.75x = 124,320,236,985.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,320,236,985.56/162,762.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,812.59
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