Finding the Third Proportional to 162,985 and 259,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,985 and 259,328 is: 412,620.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,985 : 259,328 = 259,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,985/259,328 = 259,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,985x = 259,328 × 259,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,985x = 67,251,011,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,251,011,584/162,985 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,620.86
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