Finding the Third Proportional to 162,969 and 353,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,969 and 353,071 is: 764,925.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,969 : 353,071 = 353,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,969/353,071 = 353,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,969x = 353,071 × 353,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,969x = 124,659,131,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,659,131,041/162,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,925.42
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