Finding the Third Proportional to 163,080 and 349,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,080 and 349,968 is: 751,027.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,080 : 349,968 = 349,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,080/349,968 = 349,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,080x = 349,968 × 349,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,080x = 122,477,601,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,477,601,024/163,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 751,027.72
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