Finding the Third Proportional to 162,864 and 353,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,864 and 353,568 is: 767,574.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,864 : 353,568 = 353,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,864/353,568 = 353,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,864x = 353,568 × 353,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,864x = 125,010,330,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,010,330,624/162,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,574.97
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