Finding the Third Proportional to 163,228 and 351,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,228 and 351,344 is: 756,258.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,228 : 351,344 = 351,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,228/351,344 = 351,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,228x = 351,344 × 351,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,228x = 123,442,606,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,442,606,336/163,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756,258.77
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