Finding the Third Proportional to 163,440 and 351,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,440 and 351,900 is: 757,670.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,440 : 351,900 = 351,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,440/351,900 = 351,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,440x = 351,900 × 351,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,440x = 123,833,610,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,833,610,000/163,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 757,670.15
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