Finding the Third Proportional to 162,876 and 350,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,876 and 350,376 is: 753,722.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,876 : 350,376 = 350,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,876/350,376 = 350,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,876x = 350,376 × 350,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,876x = 122,763,341,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,763,341,376/162,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,722.72
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