Finding the Third Proportional to 163,479 and 352,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,479 and 352,004 is: 757,937.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,479 : 352,004 = 352,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,479/352,004 = 352,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,479x = 352,004 × 352,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,479x = 123,906,816,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,906,816,016/163,479 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 757,937.20
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