Finding the Third Proportional to 163,408 and 353,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,408 and 353,952 is: 766,682.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,408 : 353,952 = 353,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,408/353,952 = 353,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,408x = 353,952 × 353,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,408x = 125,282,018,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,282,018,304/163,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 766,682.28
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