Finding the Third Proportional to 162,825 and 353,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,825 and 353,106 is: 765,753.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,825 : 353,106 = 353,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,825/353,106 = 353,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,825x = 353,106 × 353,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,825x = 124,683,847,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,683,847,236/162,825 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 765,753.71
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