Finding the Third Proportional to 163,114 and 358,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,114 and 358,304 is: 787,067.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,114 : 358,304 = 358,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,114/358,304 = 358,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,114x = 358,304 × 358,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,114x = 128,381,756,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,381,756,416/163,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 787,067.67
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