Finding the Third Proportional to 162,778 and 351,875
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,778 and 351,875 is: 760,643.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,778 : 351,875 = 351,875 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,778/351,875 = 351,875/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,778x = 351,875 × 351,875 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,778x = 123,816,015,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,816,015,625/162,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,643.43
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