Finding the Third Proportional to 163,304 and 356,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,304 and 356,560 is: 778,517.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,304 : 356,560 = 356,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,304/356,560 = 356,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,304x = 356,560 × 356,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,304x = 127,135,033,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,135,033,600/163,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778,517.57
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