Finding the Third Proportional to 163,296 and 356,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,296 and 356,544 is: 778,485.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,296 : 356,544 = 356,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,296/356,544 = 356,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,296x = 356,544 × 356,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,296x = 127,123,623,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,123,623,936/163,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778,485.84
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