Finding the Third Proportional to 163,304 and 355,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,304 and 355,768 is: 775,062.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,304 : 355,768 = 355,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,304/355,768 = 355,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,304x = 355,768 × 355,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,304x = 126,570,869,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,570,869,824/163,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,062.89
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