Finding the Third Proportional to 162,780 and 350,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,780 and 350,100 is: 752,979.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,780 : 350,100 = 350,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,780/350,100 = 350,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,780x = 350,100 × 350,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,780x = 122,570,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,570,010,000/162,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,979.54
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