Finding the Third Proportional to 163,062 and 356,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,062 and 356,013 is: 777,282.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,062 : 356,013 = 356,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,062/356,013 = 356,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,062x = 356,013 × 356,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,062x = 126,745,256,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,745,256,169/163,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,282.61
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