Finding the Third Proportional to 162,922 and 345,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,922 and 345,508 is: 732,717.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,922 : 345,508 = 345,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,922/345,508 = 345,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,922x = 345,508 × 345,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,922x = 119,375,778,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,375,778,064/162,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,717.36
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