Finding the Third Proportional to 163,482 and 352,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,482 and 352,763 is: 761,195.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,482 : 352,763 = 352,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,482/352,763 = 352,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,482x = 352,763 × 352,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,482x = 124,441,734,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,441,734,169/163,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,195.33
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