Finding the Third Proportional to 163,368 and 358,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,368 and 358,180 is: 785,300.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,368 : 358,180 = 358,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,368/358,180 = 358,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,368x = 358,180 × 358,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,368x = 128,292,912,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,292,912,400/163,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 785,300.13
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