Finding the Third Proportional to 163,298 and 355,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,298 and 355,756 is: 775,039.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,298 : 355,756 = 355,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,298/355,756 = 355,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,298x = 355,756 × 355,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,298x = 126,562,331,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,562,331,536/163,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,039.08
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