Finding the Third Proportional to 162,846 and 258,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,846 and 258,480 is: 410,276.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,846 : 258,480 = 258,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,846/258,480 = 258,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,846x = 258,480 × 258,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,846x = 66,811,910,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,811,910,400/162,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 410,276.64
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