Finding the Third Proportional to 163,374 and 353,889
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,374 and 353,889 is: 766,568.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,374 : 353,889 = 353,889 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,374/353,889 = 353,889/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,374x = 353,889 × 353,889 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,374x = 125,237,424,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,237,424,321/163,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 766,568.88
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