Finding the Third Proportional to 162,767 and 356,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,767 and 356,566 is: 781,112.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,767 : 356,566 = 356,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,767/356,566 = 356,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,767x = 356,566 × 356,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,767x = 127,139,312,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,139,312,356/162,767 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 781,112.34
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