Finding the Third Proportional to 162,890 and 380,593
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,890 and 380,593 is: 889,256.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,890 : 380,593 = 380,593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,890/380,593 = 380,593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,890x = 380,593 × 380,593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,890x = 144,851,031,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,851,031,649/162,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 889,256.75
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