Finding the Third Proportional to 163,481 and 352,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,481 and 352,008 is: 757,945.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,481 : 352,008 = 352,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,481/352,008 = 352,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,481x = 352,008 × 352,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,481x = 123,909,632,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,909,632,064/163,481 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 757,945.16
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