Finding the Third Proportional to 162,980 and 360,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,980 and 360,952 is: 799,400.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,980 : 360,952 = 360,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,980/360,952 = 360,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,980x = 360,952 × 360,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,980x = 130,286,346,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,286,346,304/162,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,400.82
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