Finding the Third Proportional to 162,888 and 350,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,888 and 350,400 is: 753,770.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,888 : 350,400 = 350,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,888/350,400 = 350,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,888x = 350,400 × 350,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,888x = 122,780,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,780,160,000/162,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,770.44
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