Finding the Third Proportional to 162,828 and 355,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,828 and 355,032 is: 774,115.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,828 : 355,032 = 355,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,828/355,032 = 355,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,828x = 355,032 × 355,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,828x = 126,047,721,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,047,721,024/162,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,115.76
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