Finding the Third Proportional to 163,005 and 353,142
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,005 and 353,142 is: 765,064.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,005 : 353,142 = 353,142 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,005/353,142 = 353,142/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,005x = 353,142 × 353,142 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,005x = 124,709,272,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,709,272,164/163,005 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 765,064.09
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