Finding the Third Proportional to 163,228 and 359,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,228 and 359,554 is: 792,015.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,228 : 359,554 = 359,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,228/359,554 = 359,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,228x = 359,554 × 359,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,228x = 129,279,078,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,279,078,916/163,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,015.33
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