Finding the Third Proportional to 163,112 and 358,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,112 and 358,300 is: 787,059.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,112 : 358,300 = 358,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,112/358,300 = 358,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,112x = 358,300 × 358,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,112x = 128,378,890,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,378,890,000/163,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 787,059.75
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