Finding the Third Proportional to 163,218 and 356,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,218 and 356,388 is: 778,176.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,218 : 356,388 = 356,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,218/356,388 = 356,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,218x = 356,388 × 356,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,218x = 127,012,406,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,012,406,544/163,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778,176.47
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