Finding the Third Proportional to 162,845 and 353,541
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,845 and 353,541 is: 767,547.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,845 : 353,541 = 353,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,845/353,541 = 353,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,845x = 353,541 × 353,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,845x = 124,991,238,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,991,238,681/162,845 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,547.29
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