Finding the Third Proportional to 162,784 and 350,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,784 and 350,108 is: 752,995.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,784 : 350,108 = 350,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,784/350,108 = 350,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,784x = 350,108 × 350,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,784x = 122,575,611,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,575,611,664/162,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,995.45
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