Finding the Third Proportional to 163,296 and 355,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,296 and 355,752 is: 775,031.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,296 : 355,752 = 355,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,296/355,752 = 355,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,296x = 355,752 × 355,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,296x = 126,559,485,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,559,485,504/163,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,031.14
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