Finding the Third Proportional to 163,480 and 352,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,480 and 352,004 is: 757,932.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,480 : 352,004 = 352,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,480/352,004 = 352,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,480x = 352,004 × 352,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,480x = 123,906,816,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,906,816,016/163,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 757,932.57
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