Finding the Third Proportional to 162,902 and 353,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,902 and 353,642 is: 767,717.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,902 : 353,642 = 353,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,902/353,642 = 353,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,902x = 353,642 × 353,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,902x = 125,062,664,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,062,664,164/162,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,717.18
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