Finding the Third Proportional to 162,900 and 353,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,900 and 353,638 is: 767,709.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,900 : 353,638 = 353,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,900/353,638 = 353,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,900x = 353,638 × 353,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,900x = 125,059,835,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,059,835,044/162,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,709.24
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