Finding the Third Proportional to 162,924 and 352,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,924 and 352,344 is: 761,988.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,924 : 352,344 = 352,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,924/352,344 = 352,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,924x = 352,344 × 352,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,924x = 124,146,294,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,146,294,336/162,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,988.99
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